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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following statements are true for a historical research design?
a) Mostly based on qualitative data
b) Testing hypothesis is an integral part
c) Findings can be generalized to other situations
d) Data are examined for validity and authenticity
e) Content-analysis is used for data treatment
Choose the correct option:
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Download Solution PDFHistorical research design
- It is qualitative research.
- Historical research is a study and analysis of past events to predict the future.
- It involves the systematic collection and objective evaluation of data related to past events.
- It is a process of reconstructing the past.
- The historian collects data, analyses them, and then comes to conclusions about the tenability of the hypothesis.
- The researcher analyses the previous information or events minutely and testing their validity.
Hence,
- Mostly based on qualitative data
- Data are examined for validity and authenticity
- Content-analysis is used for data treatment
These statements are true for a historical research design.
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