The pure historian and the historical-comparative sociologist differ. The sociologist is more likely to
A) use primary data to study details of a very specific place and time.
B) use secondary evidence much more than primary or other evidence.
C) make some empirical generalizations and use limited theory.
D) use a pure ideographic approach.

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The historical-comparative sociologist is more likely to make empirical generalizations and use limited theory, as they often seek to identify patterns and make comparisons across different historical contexts, unlike pure historians who focus on specific details.

The Pure Historian and the Historical-Comparative Sociologist Differ