Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (29.09.2022) Shift-II
Given below are two statements. Statement I: Often qualitative studies provide too many details of the setting that is investigated. Statement II: Critics point out that qualitative research suffers from the issue of replication. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Statement I: Qualitative studies often provide too many details of the setting investigated.
- Statement II: Critics point out that qualitative research suffers from the issue of replication.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true ✓ Correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
DStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true — The answer is that both statements are true.
Explanation
★The answer is that both statements are true.
★Qualitative studies do give rich, detailed accounts of the setting they investigate, so Statement I is true.
★Because each study is so context-bound, critics note it is hard to replicate, so Statement II is true.
★The two statements together describe strengths and criticisms of qualitative work.
★So both hold together.
★The depth of detail is exactly what makes replication difficult.
★So the answer is that both statements are true.
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