Which option presents the complete set of essential qualities of a researcher?
2011
Which option presents the complete set of essential qualities of a researcher?
Answer: D. spirit of free enquiry, reliance on observation and evidence, and systematization or theorizing of knowledge — ConceptGood research combines an attitude of open enquiry, empirical discipline, and systematic organization of knowledge. A researcher remains willing to…
- A.
spirit of free enquiry
- B.
reliance on observation and evidence
- C.
systematization or theorizing of knowledge
- D.
spirit of free enquiry, reliance on observation and evidence, and systematization or theorizing of knowledge
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Correct answer: D
Concept
Good research combines an attitude of open enquiry, empirical discipline, and systematic organization of knowledge.
A researcher remains willing to question assumptions, grounds claims in observation and evidence, and connects findings into coherent explanations or theories.
Application
Spirit of free enquiry keeps investigation open to new questions, criticism, and revision.
Reliance on observation and evidence makes conclusions accountable to verifiable data rather than personal belief.
Systematization or theorizing organizes separate findings into a structured body of knowledge.
Contrast
Each individual choice names one part of good research practice; the three-part choice presents the complete set named in the item.
Cross-check and result
The complete set must cover open enquiry, evidence-based judgment, and systematic theorizing. The three-part formulation contains all three, so it is the result.