Asked by Davisha Owens on Jun 12, 2024

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Publicly filed documents, such as the legal forms that some companies are required to file with the SEC, are_________ sources of information.

A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) unbiased

Publicly Filed Documents

Documents that are officially recorded and available to the public, often found in government or judicial systems.

Primary Source

Original documents, evidence, or records used in research, offering direct or firsthand evidence about an event, object, person, or work of art.

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry, the nation's stock and options exchanges, and other related activities.

  • Identify the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources in the context of legal research.
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Samantha YoungJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Publicly filed documents, like those filed with the SEC, are considered primary sources because they are original documents that have not been interpreted or altered by another source.