Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Variations and conflicts within the sources refer to differences and disagreements found among various texts, documents, or other sources used for research or analysis.
Related terms
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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