Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
Recognizing our own values in the pursuit of research is essential because
AIt allows us to eliminate them completely
BIt allows us to be honest with ourselves about what may influence our research ✓ Correct
CAt least we then know what we can safely ignore
DIt enables us to persuade others of our values
Correct answer: (B) It allows us to be honest with ourselves about what may influence our research — Recognizing our own values lets us be honest about what may influence our research, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Recognizing our own values lets us be honest about what may influence our research, so that is the answer.
★A researcher's own values can quietly shape the way he studies a problem.
★By recognizing them, he can be honest with himself about how they may influence the work.
★It does not let him eliminate his values completely, since values cannot simply be removed.
★It is not about deciding what to safely ignore, but about being aware of possible influence.
★It is not for persuading others of one's values, so recognizing them is about honesty regarding their influence.
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