Question

You read a primary source and a secondary source that discuss the same

experiment. There is a difference in the conclusions made by these two
sources. Which should you trust more, and why?
A. The primary source, because it is more confusing
B. The secondary source, because it is published in a well-respected
newspaper
C. The secondary source, because it is easier to read
D. The primary source, because it is written by the scientist who did
the work

Answer 1

It depends on secondary sources and references of that secondary source. If it references just that primary source I would compare both of them and see the difference between them. Generally primary sources are more reliable but this situation is different.