Variations and conflicts within the sources refer to differences and disagreements found among various texts, documents, or other sources used for research or analysis.
Imagine you are trying to solve a puzzle using different pieces from multiple sets. Sometimes there may be variations in color shades or shapes between pieces from different sets. These variations can create conflicts when trying to fit them together correctly.
Discrepancies: Discrepancies are inconsistencies or differences between two or more sources.
Contradictions: Contradictions occur when two sources directly oppose each other on a particular point.
Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies refer to irregularities or contradictions found within individual sources themselves.
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