Exam 14: Historical-Comparative Research

Todd conducted a study of American Indian tribes in the state of New Mexico between 1850 and 1870. Although it was not directly in the evidence he examined, Todd knew that the expansion of the railroad and the U.S. Civil War were major events of the period and had an indirect impact on his research topic. This is called

Which of the following is an example of internal criticism of a letter by General Rao written in 1904?

How is historical-comparative research similar and/or different than field research? Identify the unique features of historical-comparative research.

Which the following is a weakness of historical-comparative research?

When using primary sources in historical-comparative research, the quality of the source is always in question. What is the difference between internal and external criticism? What is the purpose of each?

Suzie studied the language of the Nuzski. In the language, there is no word equal to the English word "compassion." This illustrates a problem with

Describe the Annales School, its general orientation, and two of its methodological concepts: mentalities and longue durée.

Professor Roberts began his study comparing 18th century New York with 18th century York England) by ignoring all theory, concepts, and assumptions. He wanted a "blank slate" when looking at data and to do research without analytic categories. He committed which problem or fallacy?

You pick up a book called Australia in the Penal Colony Years. When reading it, you notice that the author really only discusses the lives and ideas of five individuals based upon their diaries. The book is very micro- level. It only tells about the particular people with no generalization or integrating themes. This book illustrates which problem with secondary sources?

Dr. Rowe wants to study the distinctive worldview perspective and assumptions about daily life that prevailed in the consciousness of ordinary people in Denmark in the 1790s. She wants to study

In historical-comparative research, evidence is collected from a variety of sources that lead to different types of evidence. Distinguish a critical indicator from supporting evidence and non-source based knowledge.

Historical-comparative research is grounded in the Annales School. Which of the following best describes the Annales School?

Many researchers outside the United Sates criticize American social researchers for being "inverted." What does this criticism mean? What are some of the problems that come with being "inverted?" How do emic and etic concepts enter this discussion?

A comparative-historical researcher can encounter each of the following ethical issues, EXCEPT which one?

Professor Wallen went to the state historical library and state revenue department. He looked up the records of taxes paid each year by the twenty largest companies in the state between 1950 and the present. This type of data is best classified as