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Question
Explain the following statement with its reason.
In historical it may not be possible to use the method of laboratory experiments and observation.
Solution
- In the physical and natural sciences, the laboratory method of experiments and observation, also known as empirical method, is used to verify the available knowledge.
- This method establishes laws which remain true irrespective of the time and space and can also be tested and proved repeatedly.
- However, it may not be possible to carry out historical research using this method of experiments and observation, as today’s history writers were not present in the historical time and space.
- Also, the historical events to be mentioned cannot be recreated and it is not possible to establish laws of history that remain true irrespective of the time and space. Hence, it may not be possible to use the method of laboratory experiments and observation in historical research.
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