Which of the following presents the greatest difficulty in forming definitive conclusions in historical research?

A. The scientific method does not fit historical problems.
B. The obtainable evidence pertaining to historical events is often incomplete.
C. The type of reasoning involved in historical research makes it impossible to use hypotheses.
D. The most readily available evidence for historical studies is usually primary data only.


Answer: B

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