What Is the Third Step in Conducting Historical Research

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is the third step in conducting historical research?

• A) evaluating authenticity and accuracy of evidence
• B) formulating a hypothesis
• C) defining a topic or problem
• D) gathering data

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Definitions:

Percent Of Sales

A financial ratio that compares various components of an income statement to the total sales revenue.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, before deducting operating expenses.

Sales Journal

A specialized journal used to record all credit sales transactions of a business.

Cost Center

A department or unit within a business that does not directly generate profit but incurs costs, e.g., customer service or research departments.