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Which of the following can be termed as the main objectives of research?

1.To achieve research objectives which can be general as well as specific

2.To get valid, reliable, accurate, timely and complete information

3.To solve the problems of society

4.To expand our knowledge base

5.To gain familiarity with new phenomena

A1, 2 and 3

B2, 3 and 4

C2, 3, 4 and 5

D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Explanation

The main objectives of research include achieving general and specific objectives, obtaining valid, reliable, accurate, timely and complete information, solving societal problems, expanding the knowledge base and gaining familiarity with new phenomena, so all five hold.

Achieving general as well as specific objectives directs the whole inquiry.

Getting valid and reliable information ensures the findings are trustworthy.

Solving problems of society links research to real human needs.

Expanding the knowledge base and exploring new phenomena advances the discipline.

Objectives may be broadly exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic or hypothesis testing.

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