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What is an example of a primary source?

  1. A review of a book

  2. An article in a scholarly journal

  3. An interview with a historical figure

  4. A biography of a scientist

The correct answer is: An interview with a historical figure

An example of a primary source is an interview with a historical figure, as it is a firsthand account of an event or experience. This differs from the other options as the others are secondary sources, meaning they provide an interpretation or analysis of the information rather than the original source itself. A review of a book, an article in a scholarly journal and a biography of a scientist are all examples of secondary sources, as they provide information based on someone else's work. Therefore, they are not considered primary sources.