Question

what is an assumption historians make when they evaluate a source of information?
they know an eyewitness will be free of personal bias.
they know a student who did research will be an accurate source.
they know an expert will provide the most accurate information
they know an eyewitness report will always be truthful.

Explanation:

• Option A: Eyewitnesses can have personal bias, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: A student doing research may not be an accurate source as they might have errors in research or interpretation, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: Experts, due to their knowledge and expertise in a field, are assumed to provide more accurate information when evaluating sources, so this is a valid assumption historians might make.
• Option D: Eyewitness reports can be untruthful due to various factors like memory issues, lying, etc., so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. They know an expert will provide the most accurate information