Question

Arrange the following steps that are followed while conducting historical research:
1) Understanding time-space aspect;
2) Formulate questions and hypothesis;
3) Collect and carry comparative analysis;
4) Examination of sources.

• A. 3,1,2,4
• B. 1,2,3,4
• C. 2,3,1,4
• D. 2,4,3,1

Answer 1

The correct option is A 3,1,2,4

Any historical research is conducted in the following order:
1) Examining relevant resources;
2) Collecting and carrying out comparative analyses;
3) Understanding time-space aspects of events;
4) Formulating questions and hypotheses;
5) A critical examination of sources;
6) Checking the validity of the formulated hypothesis with the help of other findings.