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Historical Research

Chapter Outline

What is Historical Research?

The Purposes of Historical Research
What Kinds of Questions Are Pursued through Historical Research?

Steps Involved in Historical Research

Defining the Problem
Locating Relevant Sources
Summarizing Information Obtained from Historical Sources
Evaluating Historical Sources

Data Analysis in Historical Research

Generalization in Historical Research

Advantages and Disadvantages of Historical Research

An Example of Historical Research











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