Question

Why is external criticism so important when it comes to analyzing data?

Answer 1

External criticism is when historians check the validity of a source to verify whether or not it's authentic. 

This process is important regarding analyzing data, because we have to question whether or not we can trust the data and use it as a reference point.

Answer 2

External criticism is important when it comes to analyzing data because we have to question wether or not we can trust the data and use it as a reference point.