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In History / High School | 2014-10-01

The historian is more concerned with the accuracy of the data than the interpretation of it.

A. True
B. False

Asked by Marnett203

Answer (2)

A historian is concerned with both the accuracy of the data as well as the interpretation of it. Accurate data is important for historians so that they can construct history and a narrative of events that is based on accurate facts. But the interpretation is also important because historians must process and interpret the information which they have gathered to construct a historical narrative. Therefore I believe the answer is false.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

The statement is false; historians are concerned with both the accuracy of the data and its interpretation. Accurate data is crucial for building a reliable historical narrative, while interpretation helps in understanding the significance and context of historical events. Therefore, both aspects are essential to the study of history.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-09-03

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