Question

which of the following best describes a secondary source? a collection of data on a certain topic a second hand account a first hand account

Explanation:

A secondary source is an interpretation or analysis of primary sources, so it's a second - hand account (not from someone who directly experienced the event). A "collection of data on a certain topic" is more like a tertiary or data - compilation source, and a "first hand account" is a primary source (from someone who experienced the event directly).

Answer:

B. a second hand account