Why would a researcher use a secondary source instead of a primary source when analyzing a historical event?

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Lea Harrison

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11 June, 08:25

Why would a researcher use a secondary source instead of a primary source when analyzing a historical event?

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Marcos Cook · Answer 1

Well sometimes you may not have access to a document that was made during the same time period as the historical subject that is being studied. Therefore, a secondary source would be better to use to understand more about subject you are studing.