Which of the following points are significant for research methodology, taken as a wide term?

1.Theoretical perspectives or orientation to guide research and the logic of inquiry

2.Tools and techniques of data collection

3.Methods of data analysis

4.Only deductive methods

A1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct

B2, 3 and 4

C1, 3 and 4

D1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Research methodology as a broad term covers the theoretical perspectives and logic that guide inquiry.

It also includes the tools and techniques used for collecting data in the field.

It further covers the methods used for analysing the data once collected.

Restricting it to only deductive methods is false, since methodology embraces inductive approaches too.

Methodology answers why particular methods are chosen, while method is the technique itself.

Both induction and deduction are legitimate logics of inquiry within it.

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