GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

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How should a historian handle a source which may be biased?
A
hide the source
B
erase the bias from the source
C
agree with the bias
D
be aware of the bias
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bias Rule. The historians’ second rule is the bias rule. It says that every source is biased in some way. Documents tell us only what the creator of the document thought happened, or perhaps only what the creator wants us to think happened.

Detailed explanation-2: -First, historians sometimes misinterpret evidence, so that they are not justified in asserting that the inferences they draw about what happened in the past are true. For example, they might attend to evidence that suggests that a certain event occurred, but ignore evidence that shows it to have been impossible.

Detailed explanation-3: -Create a thorough research plan. Evaluate your hypothesis. Ask general questions before specifying. Place topics into separate categories. Summarize answers using the original context. Show responders the results. Share analytical duties with the team. Review research with outside peers. More items •03-Feb-2023

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