Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Statement I:In observational research, the variables are actively manipulated and the environment is as controlled as possible.

Statement II:Observational research allows you to eliminate the influence of many extraneous factors.

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false ✓ Correct

CStatement I is true but Statement II is false

DStatement I is false but Statement II is true

Correct answer: (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Explanation

Both statements are false about observational research.

In observational research variables are not actively manipulated and conditions are left largely natural.

Statement 1 describes experimental research, where manipulation and control are central.

Observational research cannot eliminate the influence of many extraneous factors, since they are uncontrolled.

Statement 2 again fits experimental research, which controls extraneous variables to isolate effects.

The strength of observation lies in realism and natural setting, not in causal control.

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