Question

Give reasons:

In historical research, it may not be possible to use the method of experiments and observation.

Answer 1

1. In physical and natural sciences, experiment and observation method is used to establish laws that remain true irrespective of the time and space.

2. These laws can be tested and proved again and again. 

3. In historical research, the events had already taken place in the past and we were not present in the historical time and space. 

4. Moreover, these events cannot be recreated in the present time and space. Hence, experiment and observation method may not be used in historical research.