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The unique characteristic of historical research is that it focuses exclusively on the past.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2
When well designed and carefully executed, historical research can lead to the confirmation of relational hypotheses.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3
The only essential step involved in doing a historical study is defining the problem or hypothesis to be investigated.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4
Most historical source material can be grouped into four basic categories: documents, numerical records, oral statements, and relics.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5
Internal criticism pertains to the accuracy or truthfulness of information in a document.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6
The advantage of historical research is that it follows a clear sequence.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7
A primary source is one prepared by an individual who was a participant in, or a direct witness to, the event that is being described.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8
A secondary source is a document prepared by an individual who was not a direct witness to an event, but who obtained his or her description of the event from someone else.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9
Content analysis is a primary method of data analysis in historical research.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10
External criticism refers to the genuineness of the documents a researcher uses in a historical study.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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