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

Statement I:In order to ensure authenticity, a researcher has to indicate the original sources from which data are culled

Statement II:In data analysis and interpretation, the researcher has to evince necessary rigour and appropriateness of procedures

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct ✓ Correct

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Explanation

Both statements are correct: a researcher must show the original sources and must display rigour and appropriate procedures in analysis.

Statement 1 is true, because citing original sources establishes the authenticity of the data.

Indicating sources also lets others verify the evidence and guards against plagiarism.

Statement 2 is true, because sound analysis and interpretation demand methodological rigour.

Appropriate procedures ensure the conclusions follow validly from the data.

Together these practices uphold both integrity and credibility of the research.

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