A researcher reports his/her research findings to the research audience in…
2020
A researcher reports his/her research findings to the research audience in such a way that his/her personal views are necessarily supported. This would involve issues relating to
- A.
Technical aberration
- B.
Research ethics
- C.
Scientific rigour
- D.
Personal predilection
Attempted by 2 students.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Research findings must be reported objectively and honestly, even when they do not support the researcher’s personal preferences. If a researcher presents findings in a way that ensures support for personal views, the reporting becomes biased and violates the ethical principles of integrity, objectivity, and truthful communication. Hence, the issue relates to research ethics, so option 2 is correct.