Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
Objectivity in research implies
AThe exact personal judgement of truth
BFindings that are consistent with reality and free of personal bias ✓ Correct
CMethodological sophistication for its own sake
DA large and expensive sample
Correct answer: (B) Findings that are consistent with reality and free of personal bias — Objectivity in research implies findings that are consistent with reality and free of personal bias, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Objectivity in research implies findings that are consistent with reality and free of personal bias, so that is the answer.
★Objectivity means the findings reflect the facts as they really are.
★So the results are consistent with reality and are not coloured by the researcher's personal bias.
★It is not merely the exact personal judgement of truth, which could still carry bias.
★It is not methodological sophistication pursued for its own sake.
★It is not about a large expensive sample, so objectivity means findings consistent with reality and free of bias.
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