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AP Research/Unit 5 – Team, Transform, and Transmit
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Limitations of Archival Research Methodology

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Which of the following describes a significant potential drawback of using archival research to investigate historical political trends?

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Incorrect because while this limitation exists especially given technological advancements overtime, it does not directly pertain specifically only towards archival research methodology but rather limitations faced by most historical comparative analyses.

B

Dependence on existing records may overlook perspectives not traditionally included in historical documentation.

C

Confirmatory bias that comes from only selecting sources that support pre-existing hypotheses.

D

Incorrect because it speaks more towards designing surveys than it does towards inherent issues with archival research itself.

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