Which of the following are excluded in scientific research?

1.Empiricism

2.Removal of errors

3.Subjectivity

4.Unethical practices

5.Non-predictive inferences

A1, 2 & 3 only

B2, 3 & 4 only

C3, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct

D1, 3 & 5 only

Correct answer: (C) 3, 4 & 5 only

Explanation

Scientific research excludes subjectivity, unethical practices and non-predictive inferences.

Subjectivity is avoided in favour of objective, verifiable observation.

Unethical practices such as fabrication and plagiarism have no place in it.

Non-predictive inferences fail science's aim of prediction and generalisation.

Empiricism and the removal of errors are essential to science, not excluded.

Objectivity, replicability and systematic method define scientific inquiry.

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