Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the…
2020
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Research ethics mandates use of appropriate and authentic procedures to arrive at truth and advancing solutions to problem.
Reason (R) : Credibility of research is not only a prized goal but a prerequisite for excellence in human pursuit.
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: A
Research ethics requires appropriate and authentic procedures for truth and problem-solving. Research credibility is a prerequisite for excellence, so the reason supports the assertion.