According to the author, why is prediction difficult in history? (2007) Options: A . &nbspHistorical explanations are usually broad so that no prediction is possible. B . &nbspHistorical outcomes depend upon a large number of factors and hence prediction is difficult for each case. C . &nbspHistorical sciences, by their very nature, are not interested in a multitude of minor factors, which might be important in a specific historical outcome. D . &nbspHistorians are interested in evolution of human history and hence are only interested in long-term predictions.

According to the author, why is prediction difficult in history? (2007)

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According to the author, why is prediction difficult in history?
(2007)

Options:

A . Historical explanations are usually broad so that no prediction is possible.

B . Historical outcomes depend upon a large number of factors and hence prediction is difficult for each case.

C . Historical sciences, by their very nature, are not interested in a multitude of minor factors, which might be important in a specific historical outcome.

D . Historians are interested in evolution of human history and hence are only interested in long-term predictions.

Answer: Option B
:
B
Option: (b)
In the last paragraph, 1^st line the author mentions that prediction in history is much more difficult owing to the large number of individual variables operating thus making answer option (b) correct.

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