Question

Research in which existing data, such as census documents, college records, and newspaper clippings, are examined to test a hypothesis is known as ____

Answer 1

Research in which existing data, such as census documents, college records, and newspaper clippings, are examined to test a hypothesis is known as archival research.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: Archival research

In the past the data for Archival research could be easily accessed by public through things such such as documents on repository or books/articles kept in library. Now days, archival research could be done by everyone through the internet from the comfort of their own home.