Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
Which of the following aspects are true in the context of research in sciences, social sciences and humanities?
- Research needs a supervisor, a topic, critical analysis and patience
- The triangulation method of research is essential in both quantitative and qualitative research
- Random sampling is important and practical in the social sciences only
- Manipulation is a necessary tool only in experimental research, which makes it different from descriptive research
A1, 2 and 3
B2 and 4
C2, 3 and 4
D1 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1 and 4 — The true aspects are 1 and 4, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The true aspects are 1 and 4, so that is the answer.
★All research needs a supervisor, a chosen topic, critical analysis and patience, so the first point is true.
★Manipulation of conditions is a necessary tool only in experimental research, and this is exactly what separates it from descriptive research, so the fourth point is true.
★Saying triangulation is essential in both kinds is too strong, since it is a useful but not compulsory strategy.
★Saying random sampling is practical in the social sciences only is false, as random sampling is used across many fields.
★So only the first and fourth statements hold true.
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