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Question 1
ప్రశ్న 1
Which statement best defines a research proposal?
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Explanation:
• A research proposal presents the rationale and planned design of a study before the full investigation is completed.
• It normally identifies the problem, objectives, literature, methodology and expected contribution.
• It enables supervisors, institutions or funding bodies to evaluate significance and feasibility.
• A bibliography or predetermined conclusion alone does not constitute a proposal.
• It normally identifies the problem, objectives, literature, methodology and expected contribution.
• It enables supervisors, institutions or funding bodies to evaluate significance and feasibility.
• A bibliography or predetermined conclusion alone does not constitute a proposal.
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Question 2
ప్రశ్న 2
What is the principal function of a research title?
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Explanation:
• A research title should identify the central topic, variables, texts, context or population where relevant.
• It should be concise, informative and accurately aligned with the completed or proposed study.
• Excessive detail makes a title cumbersome, while vague wording obscures the research focus.
• A title does not replace the abstract, thesis statement or bibliography.
• It should be concise, informative and accurately aligned with the completed or proposed study.
• Excessive detail makes a title cumbersome, while vague wording obscures the research focus.
• A title does not replace the abstract, thesis statement or bibliography.
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Question 3
ప్రశ్న 3
An abstract of a completed thesis should normally:
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Explanation:
• An abstract is a concise overview of the entire completed study.
• It usually states the research problem or purpose, methodology, principal findings and main conclusion.
• It allows readers to judge the relevance of the thesis quickly.
• An abstract is not a full literature review or an exhaustive list of sources.
• It usually states the research problem or purpose, methodology, principal findings and main conclusion.
• It allows readers to judge the relevance of the thesis quickly.
• An abstract is not a full literature review or an exhaustive list of sources.
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Question 4
ప్రశ్న 4
Which element most appropriately belongs in the introduction of a research thesis?
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Explanation:
• The introduction provides the background and rationale needed to understand the study.
• It commonly introduces the problem, scope, significance, objectives and organisation of the thesis.
• Detailed findings and recommendations belong in later sections.
• The introduction should guide readers into the argument without attempting to present every result.
• It commonly introduces the problem, scope, significance, objectives and organisation of the thesis.
• Detailed findings and recommendations belong in later sections.
• The introduction should guide readers into the argument without attempting to present every result.
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Question 5
ప్రశ్న 5
The statement of the research problem should primarily:
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Explanation:
• The problem statement identifies the precise issue, difficulty or gap requiring investigation.
• It explains why the problem matters and how it emerges from existing knowledge or practice.
• A strong statement is focused, researchable and appropriately delimited.
• Personal interest may motivate a study but cannot replace scholarly justification.
• It explains why the problem matters and how it emerges from existing knowledge or practice.
• A strong statement is focused, researchable and appropriately delimited.
• Personal interest may motivate a study but cannot replace scholarly justification.
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Question 6
ప్రశ్న 6
Which option best distinguishes the aim of a study from its objectives?
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Explanation:
• The aim expresses the overall purpose or direction of the research.
• Objectives divide that broad purpose into specific and manageable tasks.
• Objectives should guide the selection of evidence, methods and analytical procedures.
• Treating aim and objectives as identical can weaken the organisation of the proposal.
• Objectives divide that broad purpose into specific and manageable tasks.
• Objectives should guide the selection of evidence, methods and analytical procedures.
• Treating aim and objectives as identical can weaken the organisation of the proposal.
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Question 7
ప్రశ్న 7
What is the principal role of the literature review in a research proposal?
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Explanation:
• The literature review situates the proposed study within existing scholarship.
• It identifies major debates, methods, theories, limitations and unresolved questions.
• This evaluation helps demonstrate the need and originality of the project.
• It should synthesise and critique sources rather than merely summarise them.
• It identifies major debates, methods, theories, limitations and unresolved questions.
• This evaluation helps demonstrate the need and originality of the project.
• It should synthesise and critique sources rather than merely summarise them.
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Question 8
ప్రశ్న 8
The methodology section of a proposal should explain:
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Explanation:
• The methodology section explains how the research questions will be answered.
• It may discuss design, corpus or sample, instruments, procedures, analytical methods and ethical considerations.
• Methodological choices should be justified in relation to the research problem.
• A chapter list or expected conclusion cannot substitute for a clear research method.
• It may discuss design, corpus or sample, instruments, procedures, analytical methods and ethical considerations.
• Methodological choices should be justified in relation to the research problem.
• A chapter list or expected conclusion cannot substitute for a clear research method.
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Question 9
ప్రశ్న 9
Which is the strongest methodological justification?
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Explanation:
• Methodological justification demonstrates the fit among questions, evidence and procedures.
• A suitable method should produce the kind of evidence needed for valid analysis.
• Popularity or convenience alone is not an adequate rationale.
• No responsible method can guarantee a predetermined conclusion.
• A suitable method should produce the kind of evidence needed for valid analysis.
• Popularity or convenience alone is not an adequate rationale.
• No responsible method can guarantee a predetermined conclusion.
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Question 10
ప్రశ్న 10
A chapter plan in a research proposal should:
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Explanation:
• A chapter plan outlines the anticipated structure of the thesis.
• It should indicate what each chapter contributes to the development of the research argument.
• The plan may be revised as the study progresses and evidence is analysed.
• A simple list of headings without explanation provides little evidence of coherent organisation.
• It should indicate what each chapter contributes to the development of the research argument.
• The plan may be revised as the study progresses and evidence is analysed.
• A simple list of headings without explanation provides little evidence of coherent organisation.
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Question 11
ప్రశ్న 11
In a thesis, the analysis section is primarily responsible for:
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Explanation:
• Analysis transforms evidence into an answer to the research questions.
• It may involve textual interpretation, coding, statistical examination, comparison or theoretical application.
• Evidence should be connected explicitly to claims and objectives.
• A bibliography and acknowledgements serve different functions.
• It may involve textual interpretation, coding, statistical examination, comparison or theoretical application.
• Evidence should be connected explicitly to claims and objectives.
• A bibliography and acknowledgements serve different functions.
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Question 12
ప్రశ్న 12
Which statement best distinguishes findings from discussion?
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Explanation:
• Findings report the results produced by the analysis.
• Discussion explains what those results mean and how they relate to theory, prior scholarship and the research questions.
• Some theses combine findings and discussion, while others separate them.
• Even when combined, reporting results and interpreting significance remain distinct analytical functions.
• Discussion explains what those results mean and how they relate to theory, prior scholarship and the research questions.
• Some theses combine findings and discussion, while others separate them.
• Even when combined, reporting results and interpreting significance remain distinct analytical functions.
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Question 13
ప్రశ్న 13
Which feature is essential to a strong conclusion?
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Explanation:
• A conclusion draws together the argument and answers the central research questions.
• It should state the contribution, implications and relevant limitations of the study.
• Major new evidence should normally not appear for the first time in the conclusion.
• A conclusion synthesises rather than mechanically repeats the introduction.
• It should state the contribution, implications and relevant limitations of the study.
• Major new evidence should normally not appear for the first time in the conclusion.
• A conclusion synthesises rather than mechanically repeats the introduction.
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Question 14
ప్రశ్న 14
Recommendations in a thesis should be:
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Explanation:
• Recommendations should follow directly from the evidence and conclusions.
• They may concern practice, policy, further research or methodological improvement.
• Their scope should not exceed what the study can reasonably support.
• Not every thesis requires extensive recommendations, especially when the project is primarily interpretive.
• They may concern practice, policy, further research or methodological improvement.
• Their scope should not exceed what the study can reasonably support.
• Not every thesis requires extensive recommendations, especially when the project is primarily interpretive.
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Question 15
ప్రశ్న 15
Statement I: A bibliography may include relevant works consulted even when they are not directly cited, depending on the required style.
Statement II: A Works Cited list generally contains sources actually cited in the thesis.
Statement II: A Works Cited list generally contains sources actually cited in the thesis.
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Explanation:
• Statement I is correct because a bibliography may be broader than the sources directly cited.
• Statement II is correct because a Works Cited list normally corresponds to in-text citations.
• Terminology and requirements vary among institutions and documentation systems.
• Therefore, both statements are correct.
• Statement II is correct because a Works Cited list normally corresponds to in-text citations.
• Terminology and requirements vary among institutions and documentation systems.
• Therefore, both statements are correct.
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Question 16
ప్రశ్న 16
Assertion: Appendices should contain supplementary material rather than essential parts of the central argument.
Reason: Readers should be able to understand the thesis argument without being required to reconstruct it from appendices.
Reason: Readers should be able to understand the thesis argument without being required to reconstruct it from appendices.
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Explanation:
• The Assertion is correct because appendices usually contain supporting material that is too lengthy or specialised for the main text.
• The Reason is correct because the central argument and essential evidence must remain understandable in the thesis body.
• Appendices may include questionnaires, coding schemes, extended tables or sample documents.
• The Reason directly explains the proper supplementary role of appendices.
• The Reason is correct because the central argument and essential evidence must remain understandable in the thesis body.
• Appendices may include questionnaires, coding schemes, extended tables or sample documents.
• The Reason directly explains the proper supplementary role of appendices.
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Question 17
ప్రశ్న 17
Match List I with List II.
List I
1. Abstract
2. Literature review
3. Methodology
4. Appendix
List II
A. Supplementary material
B. Concise overview of the entire study
C. Evaluation and synthesis of prior scholarship
D. Explanation of research procedures
List I
1. Abstract
2. Literature review
3. Methodology
4. Appendix
List II
A. Supplementary material
B. Concise overview of the entire study
C. Evaluation and synthesis of prior scholarship
D. Explanation of research procedures
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Explanation:
• Abstract matches B because it provides a concise overview of the study.
• Literature review matches C because it evaluates and synthesises prior scholarship.
• Methodology matches D because it explains the research design and procedures.
• Appendix matches A because it contains relevant supplementary material.
• Literature review matches C because it evaluates and synthesises prior scholarship.
• Methodology matches D because it explains the research design and procedures.
• Appendix matches A because it contains relevant supplementary material.
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Question 18
ప్రశ్న 18
Consider the following statements about a research proposal:
1. It should establish the significance of the problem.
2. It should explain how the proposed methods address the objectives.
3. It should report invented findings to demonstrate likely success.
4. It should indicate feasibility and scope.
Which statements are correct?
1. It should establish the significance of the problem.
2. It should explain how the proposed methods address the objectives.
3. It should report invented findings to demonstrate likely success.
4. It should indicate feasibility and scope.
Which statements are correct?
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Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because a proposal must justify why the problem deserves investigation.
• Statement 2 is correct because methodology should align with the objectives.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because findings must never be fabricated in a proposal.
• Statement 4 is correct; therefore, the correct combination is 1, 2 and 4 only.
• Statement 2 is correct because methodology should align with the objectives.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because findings must never be fabricated in a proposal.
• Statement 4 is correct; therefore, the correct combination is 1, 2 and 4 only.
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Question 19
ప్రశ్న 19
Which sequence most logically represents the major components of a research proposal?
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Explanation:
• A proposal usually begins by identifying the study and introducing its scholarly context.
• The problem and objectives establish what will be investigated.
• The literature review and methodology explain the gap and planned procedures.
• A chapter plan and references help demonstrate structure and preparedness.
• The problem and objectives establish what will be investigated.
• The literature review and methodology explain the gap and planned procedures.
• A chapter plan and references help demonstrate structure and preparedness.
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Question 20
ప్రశ్న 20
A proposal states ambitious objectives but provides no access to the required manuscripts. Which aspect is weakest?
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Explanation:
• Feasibility concerns whether the study can be completed with available time, access, skills and resources.
• Manuscript research cannot proceed adequately when essential documents are inaccessible.
• The researcher may need to narrow the corpus or secure permission before finalising the proposal.
• Formatting issues are secondary to the practical viability of the study.
• Manuscript research cannot proceed adequately when essential documents are inaccessible.
• The researcher may need to narrow the corpus or secure permission before finalising the proposal.
• Formatting issues are secondary to the practical viability of the study.
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Question 21
ప్రశ్న 21
Which practice best ensures alignment within a research proposal?
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Explanation:
• Alignment requires all major parts of the proposal to address the same central research problem.
• Questions should guide objectives, and methods should produce evidence capable of answering them.
• The chapter plan should then show how the argument will be developed.
• Misalignment creates gaps between what the study promises and what it can actually accomplish.
• Questions should guide objectives, and methods should produce evidence capable of answering them.
• The chapter plan should then show how the argument will be developed.
• Misalignment creates gaps between what the study promises and what it can actually accomplish.
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Question 22
ప్రశ్న 22
Which statement about thesis chapter organisation is most accurate?
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Explanation:
• Thesis structure varies according to disciplinary conventions, institutional requirements and research design.
• A literary thesis may organise analytical chapters by theme, text, period or theory.
• An empirical language study may separate methodology, findings and discussion.
• No universal chapter count is appropriate for every project.
• A literary thesis may organise analytical chapters by theme, text, period or theory.
• An empirical language study may separate methodology, findings and discussion.
• No universal chapter count is appropriate for every project.
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Question 23
ప్రశ్న 23
Which content is most appropriate for an appendix?
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Explanation:
• Appendices commonly contain research instruments, detailed tables, sample transcripts or supplementary documents.
• Such materials support transparency without interrupting the main argument.
• Essential methodological explanation must remain in the thesis body.
• Appendices should be clearly labelled and referred to at appropriate points in the text.
• Such materials support transparency without interrupting the main argument.
• Essential methodological explanation must remain in the thesis body.
• Appendices should be clearly labelled and referred to at appropriate points in the text.
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Question 24
ప్రశ్న 24
A conclusion claims that a small case study proves a universal principle for all universities. What is the main weakness?
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Explanation:
• Conclusions must remain proportionate to the scope, sample and method of the study.
• A small case study can provide detailed insight but cannot automatically establish a universal principle.
• The researcher should qualify the conclusion and discuss transferability or limitations.
• Overgeneralisation weakens the credibility of otherwise useful findings.
• A small case study can provide detailed insight but cannot automatically establish a universal principle.
• The researcher should qualify the conclusion and discuss transferability or limitations.
• Overgeneralisation weakens the credibility of otherwise useful findings.
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Question 25
ప్రశ్న 25
Which combination represents the strongest thesis organisation?
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Explanation:
• Strong thesis organisation begins with a focused problem and clearly aligned objectives.
• The methodology should generate suitable evidence for logically ordered analysis.
• Conclusions and recommendations must arise from the findings and acknowledge limitations.
• Accurate references and supplementary appendices support transparency and scholarly verification.
• The methodology should generate suitable evidence for logically ordered analysis.
• Conclusions and recommendations must arise from the findings and acknowledge limitations.
• Accurate references and supplementary appendices support transparency and scholarly verification.
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Answer Key సమాధానాల పట్టిక
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Question 1 ప్రశ్న 1Answer: A. A planned account of the problem, purpose, methods and expected contribution of a proposed study సమాధానం: A.
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Question 2 ప్రశ్న 2Answer: B. To identify the central subject and scope of the study concisely సమాధానం: B.
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Question 3 ప్రశ్న 3Answer: C. Summarise the problem, method, major findings and conclusion సమాధానం: C.
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Question 4 ప్రశ్న 4Answer: D. Background, rationale, scope and orientation to the research problem సమాధానం: D.
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Question 5 ప్రశ్న 5Answer: A. Define the specific issue or knowledge gap that the study will investigate సమాధానం: A.
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Question 6 ప్రశ్న 6Answer: B. The aim states the broad purpose, while objectives specify the tasks required to achieve it. సమాధానం: B.
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Question 7 ప్రశ్న 7Answer: C. To establish the scholarly context, identify gaps and justify the proposed study సమాధానం: C.
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Question 8 ప్రశ్న 8Answer: D. How evidence will be selected, collected and analysed సమాధానం: D.
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Question 9 ప్రశ్న 9Answer: A. The selected method directly addresses the research questions and suits the available evidence. సమాధానం: A.
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Question 10 ప్రశ్న 10Answer: B. Show the probable sequence and function of the thesis chapters సమాధానం: B.
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Question 11 ప్రశ్న 11Answer: C. Interpreting evidence in relation to the research questions and framework సమాధానం: C.
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Question 12 ప్రశ్న 12Answer: D. Findings present the results, while discussion interprets their significance and relationship to prior research. సమాధానం: D.
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Question 13 ప్రశ్న 13Answer: A. It answers the research questions and states the study's contribution without introducing major unsupported evidence. సమాధానం: A.
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Question 14 ప్రశ్న 14Answer: B. Derived logically from the findings, scope and limitations of the study సమాధానం: B.
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Question 15 ప్రశ్న 15Answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct సమాధానం: A.
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Question 16 ప్రశ్న 16Answer: A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion సమాధానం: A.
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Question 17 ప్రశ్న 17Answer: B. 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A సమాధానం: B.
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Question 18 ప్రశ్న 18Answer: C. 1, 2 and 4 only సమాధానం: C.
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Question 19 ప్రశ్న 19Answer: D. Title, introduction, problem, objectives, literature review, methodology, chapter plan and references సమాధానం: D.
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Question 20 ప్రశ్న 20Answer: A. Feasibility సమాధానం: A.
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Question 21 ప్రశ్న 21Answer: B. Connecting the problem, questions, objectives, methods and chapter plan logically సమాధానం: B.
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Question 22 ప్రశ్న 22Answer: C. Chapter structure should suit the discipline, research questions and method. సమాధానం: C.
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Question 23 ప్రశ్న 23Answer: D. A questionnaire, interview schedule or extended data table referred to in the thesis సమాధానం: D.
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Question 24 ప్రశ్న 24Answer: A. The conclusion overgeneralises beyond the scope and evidence of the study. సమాధానం: A.
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Question 25 ప్రశ్న 25Answer: B. A focused problem, aligned objectives and methods, logically ordered analysis, evidence-based conclusions and accurate references సమాధానం: B.