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They will check if the person who provided the information and evidence is thrustworthy.After that,they will check whether the evidence is consistant by considering if it contains statements that have similar meaning.In the end,they will corroborate something that is said or reported means to provide information to support.By doing all these,they will know if their desciption of the past is factual.They can also ask other historian to check their description.
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∙ 14y agohistorians generally find out by going on the internet on wikianswers and that gives them all the stuff they need to no or they can go on to the people from the pasts bebo pages and read the page !
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∙ 14y agoWe are tempted to answer "By research," but the truth is that historians have been making it up as they go ever since Herodotos, the Father of History. Herodotos even called his book Researches ( historia in Greek), but he didn't do any.
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∙ 10y agoYes.
If it isn't factual, it's fiction - not history.
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∙ 14y agocross-checking it.
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Because all sources are biased historians approach sources with a what?
skeptism
which statement best explains why secondary sources are important to historians?
(Apex) They summarize conclusions about primary sources.
Historians bias rule is a guideline that recognizes that all sources?
biased
Why is important to read critically the works of early historians such as herodotus or thucydides?
Early historians often used information from unverifable sources.
Know if the information reported is fair and reliable?
To determine if the information being reported is fair and reliable one would have to check the reliability of the sources. This can be done by contacting the sources directly, and/or further investigation.
Do you think primary sources or secondary sources are more valuable to modern historians and why?
Primary sources are more valuable to modern historians because they are more reliable.
Why do historians not find livy a reliable source of information?
They do find reliable sources. Without that their work is invalid and wrong.
Why is it harder for a historian to use sources than for a detective?
Historians often deal with incomplete, biased, or conflicting sources, making it challenging to piece together an accurate narrative. Unlike detectives who may have access to physical evidence, historians must interpret and analyze historical documents to construct their understanding of the past. Additionally, historical sources may be limited by the perspectives or agendas of their creators, requiring historians to critically evaluate their reliability.
Why is it harder for a historian to use sources than for a detectives?
Many sources that historians use are not as reliable as those used by a detective. They have to compile different sources from the same era to determine their accuracy.
When was Reliable Sources created?
Reliable Sources was created in 1992.
When a source for evidence is not convincing or reliable it is to be considered what?
When a source for evidence is not convincing or reliable, it should be considered unreliable or questionable. It is important to verify information from credible sources to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
What tools do historians use?
Primary sources, secondary sources, and oral history.
What are the two sources that historians use?
primary sources and secondary sources.
What is the most reliable source for learning new information?
The most reliable source for learning new information depends on the topic. Books, peer-reviewed articles, reputable websites from established organizations, and educational institutions are generally reliable sources. It's important to cross-reference information and ensure that sources are credible and up-to-date.
What tools do historians?
historians use primary soucres and secondary sources
Why are sources important to historians?
They summarize conclusions about primary sources.
How can scientists identify reliable sources from unreliable ones?
unreliable sources show nothing close to many reliable sources
