Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as…
2020
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): A researcher has to observe codal formalities at all stages, without scope or leeway for offending moral and ethical norms.
Reason (R): In respect of data collection, data analysis and interpretation, there is, however, considerable scope of being ethically vulnerable.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- C.
A is true but R is false
- D.
A is false but R is true
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Correct answer: A
The correct answer is option 1: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Assertion (A) is true because a researcher must follow ethical codes, prescribed procedures, consent norms, confidentiality requirements and other codal formalities throughout the research process. There should be no scope for violating moral and ethical norms.
Reason (R) is also true because data collection, data analysis and interpretation are stages where ethical lapses can occur, such as misuse of participant information, breach of confidentiality, manipulation of data or biased interpretation. This ethical vulnerability explains why the researcher must observe codal formalities at all stages.