Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other…
2020
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Use of ICT in research facilitates access and accuracy of research findings.
Reason (R): A researcher has to follow various styles of referencing and format while writing a thesis with an intent for deriving support from ICT.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- A.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- B.
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
- C.
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- D.
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
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Correct answer: C
Assertion (A) is correct because ICT tools help researchers access sources, collect and organize data, analyze information, and improve accuracy in research findings. Reason (R) is not correct as stated. A researcher does need to follow referencing styles and thesis formats, but this is for academic integrity, attribution, consistency and institutional requirements, not with the intent of deriving support from ICT. Therefore, (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.