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Question 1
ప్రశ్న 1
Which statement best describes an effective research abstract?
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Explanation:
• An effective abstract summarises the central problem, purpose, method, principal findings and conclusion.
• It enables readers to understand the study quickly without reading the full dissertation.
• It should be concise, accurate and consistent with the completed research.
• A literature review, viva list or personal reflection cannot replace a research abstract.
• It enables readers to understand the study quickly without reading the full dissertation.
• It should be concise, accurate and consistent with the completed research.
• A literature review, viva list or personal reflection cannot replace a research abstract.
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Question 2
ప్రశ్న 2
What is the primary purpose of a conference presentation?
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Explanation:
• A conference presentation communicates the main problem, method, findings and significance to a scholarly audience.
• It should select the most relevant material rather than reproduce the entire dissertation.
• Questions and discussion can provide useful criticism and new perspectives.
• A conference presentation may lead to publication, but it does not automatically replace it.
• It should select the most relevant material rather than reproduce the entire dissertation.
• Questions and discussion can provide useful criticism and new perspectives.
• A conference presentation may lead to publication, but it does not automatically replace it.
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Question 3
ప్రశ్న 3
Before submitting a dissertation, the researcher should primarily ensure that:
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Explanation:
• Dissertation submission requires compliance with institutional rules concerning format, declarations, citations and required documents.
• The researcher should complete substantive revision, proofreading and reference checking.
• Chapters need not have equal length, and the conclusion should not introduce an unrelated problem.
• Limitations should be acknowledged rather than concealed.
• The researcher should complete substantive revision, proofreading and reference checking.
• Chapters need not have equal length, and the conclusion should not introduce an unrelated problem.
• Limitations should be acknowledged rather than concealed.
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Question 4
ప్రశ్న 4
The viva voce is primarily intended to assess whether the researcher can:
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Explanation:
• A viva voce tests the researcher's understanding of the problem, literature, method, evidence and conclusions.
• Examiners may ask for clarification, justification, qualification or reflection on limitations.
• The researcher is expected to engage critically rather than merely memorise the dissertation.
• Clear, evidence-based and honest responses demonstrate scholarly competence.
• Examiners may ask for clarification, justification, qualification or reflection on limitations.
• The researcher is expected to engage critically rather than merely memorise the dissertation.
• Clear, evidence-based and honest responses demonstrate scholarly competence.
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Question 5
ప్రశ్న 5
Which response best defends the significance of a research problem during a viva?
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Explanation:
• A strong defence connects the problem to a demonstrated gap in existing scholarship.
• It explains why addressing that gap matters theoretically, methodologically, historically or practically.
• The claim should be proportionate to the evidence in the literature review.
• Convenience alone is not an adequate scholarly justification.
• It explains why addressing that gap matters theoretically, methodologically, historically or practically.
• The claim should be proportionate to the evidence in the literature review.
• Convenience alone is not an adequate scholarly justification.
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Question 6
ప్రశ్న 6
When asked why a particular methodology was chosen, the strongest answer is that:
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Explanation:
• Methodological choice should be justified by the research questions, objectives and type of evidence required.
• A suitable method enables valid and defensible analysis.
• No responsible methodology guarantees a preferred conclusion.
• Popularity or convenience alone does not establish methodological fitness.
• A suitable method enables valid and defensible analysis.
• No responsible methodology guarantees a preferred conclusion.
• Popularity or convenience alone does not establish methodological fitness.
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Question 7
ప్రశ్న 7
Which statement best distinguishes findings from interpretation?
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Explanation:
• Findings present the results generated by textual, qualitative, quantitative or mixed analysis.
• Interpretation explains their significance in relation to the research questions, theory and earlier scholarship.
• Some theses combine findings and discussion, but the functions remain conceptually distinct.
• Neither function is limited to one type of research.
• Interpretation explains their significance in relation to the research questions, theory and earlier scholarship.
• Some theses combine findings and discussion, but the functions remain conceptually distinct.
• Neither function is limited to one type of research.
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Question 8
ప్రశ్న 8
If an examiner identifies a genuine limitation in the study, the best response is to:
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Explanation:
• Honest acknowledgement of a genuine limitation demonstrates critical awareness.
• The researcher should explain whether it affects scope, reliability, validity, transferability or interpretation.
• A limitation does not necessarily invalidate the entire study.
• Suggesting a responsible future remedy shows methodological maturity.
• The researcher should explain whether it affects scope, reliability, validity, transferability or interpretation.
• A limitation does not necessarily invalidate the entire study.
• Suggesting a responsible future remedy shows methodological maturity.
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Question 9
ప్రశ్న 9
Which practice best supports clear oral delivery during a research presentation?
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Explanation:
• Signposting helps the audience follow the sequence of problem, method, evidence and conclusion.
• A controlled pace and clear articulation improve comprehension.
• Important technical terms should be defined when the audience may not share the same specialisation.
• Unrelated additions weaken focus and time management.
• A controlled pace and clear articulation improve comprehension.
• Important technical terms should be defined when the audience may not share the same specialisation.
• Unrelated additions weaken focus and time management.
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Question 10
ప్రశ్న 10
A study that combines interview themes with statistical survey results is best classified as:
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Explanation:
• Mixed methods research deliberately integrates qualitative and quantitative evidence.
• Interview themes provide contextual or experiential depth, while survey statistics provide numerical patterns.
• The value of the design lies in integration rather than the mere collection of two datasets.
• Historical and bibliographic research may be components of other projects but do not define this example.
• Interview themes provide contextual or experiential depth, while survey statistics provide numerical patterns.
• The value of the design lies in integration rather than the mere collection of two datasets.
• Historical and bibliographic research may be components of other projects but do not define this example.
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Question 11
ప్రశ్న 11
Which sampling method selects every fixed-numbered unit after a random starting point?
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Explanation:
• Systematic sampling selects units at a regular interval after a random start.
• For example, a researcher may select every tenth name from a complete register.
• The ordered list should be checked for periodic patterns that could bias selection.
• Purposive, snowball and cluster sampling use different selection procedures.
• For example, a researcher may select every tenth name from a complete register.
• The ordered list should be checked for periodic patterns that could bias selection.
• Purposive, snowball and cluster sampling use different selection procedures.
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Question 12
ప్రశ్న 12
Which sampling method is most suitable for selecting information-rich participants with direct experience of a phenomenon?
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Explanation:
• Purposive sampling deliberately selects participants who possess relevant experience or characteristics.
• It is common in qualitative interviews, case studies and specialised research.
• The method prioritises depth and relevance rather than statistical representativeness.
• Its criteria and limitations should be stated transparently.
• It is common in qualitative interviews, case studies and specialised research.
• The method prioritises depth and relevance rather than statistical representativeness.
• Its criteria and limitations should be stated transparently.
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Question 13
ప్రశ్న 13
Which ethical requirement is most directly involved when participants receive information about risks, procedures and withdrawal before agreeing to participate?
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Explanation:
• Informed consent requires understandable information about purpose, procedures, risks, benefits and data use.
• Participation should be voluntary and free from inappropriate pressure.
• Participants should also be informed about withdrawal conditions.
• Citation mapping, metrics and textual emendation are unrelated to participant consent.
• Participation should be voluntary and free from inappropriate pressure.
• Participants should also be informed about withdrawal conditions.
• Citation mapping, metrics and textual emendation are unrelated to participant consent.
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Question 14
ప్రశ్న 14
Which MLA parenthetical citation correctly refers to page 84 of a work by Stuart Hall?
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Explanation:
• MLA author–page citation normally uses the author's surname followed by the page number.
• A comma and the abbreviations page or p. are ordinarily omitted.
• The full publication information appears in the Works Cited entry.
• Therefore, (Hall 84) is the correct form.
• A comma and the abbreviations page or p. are ordinarily omitted.
• The full publication information appears in the Works Cited entry.
• Therefore, (Hall 84) is the correct form.
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Question 15
ప్రశ్న 15
Statement I: A viva response should acknowledge uncertainty when the evidence does not support a definite answer.
Statement II: Inventing a confident answer is preferable to admitting that a question lies beyond the study.
Statement II: Inventing a confident answer is preferable to admitting that a question lies beyond the study.
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Explanation:
• Statement I is correct because scholarly integrity requires the researcher to distinguish evidence from speculation.
• Statement II is incorrect because fabricated confidence damages credibility and may misrepresent the study.
• A researcher may explain that a question exceeds the project's scope while offering a cautious inference where appropriate.
• Therefore, Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
• Statement II is incorrect because fabricated confidence damages credibility and may misrepresent the study.
• A researcher may explain that a question exceeds the project's scope while offering a cautious inference where appropriate.
• Therefore, Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
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Question 16
ప్రశ్న 16
Assertion: A conference presentation should normally present less detail than the complete dissertation.
Reason: Oral presentations have limited time and require selective emphasis on the most important argument and evidence.
Reason: Oral presentations have limited time and require selective emphasis on the most important argument and evidence.
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Explanation:
• The Assertion is correct because a conference presentation cannot reproduce an entire dissertation effectively.
• The Reason is correct because limited time requires selection, compression and clear emphasis.
• The presenter should prioritise the problem, method, central evidence and contribution.
• The Reason directly explains the Assertion.
• The Reason is correct because limited time requires selection, compression and clear emphasis.
• The presenter should prioritise the problem, method, central evidence and contribution.
• The Reason directly explains the Assertion.
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Question 17
ప్రశ్న 17
Match List I with List II.
List I
1. Abstract
2. Viva voce
3. Systematic sampling
4. Works Cited
List II
A. Oral defence of research
B. Sources cited in the text
C. Concise overview of a study
D. Selection at a fixed interval after a random start
List I
1. Abstract
2. Viva voce
3. Systematic sampling
4. Works Cited
List II
A. Oral defence of research
B. Sources cited in the text
C. Concise overview of a study
D. Selection at a fixed interval after a random start
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Explanation:
• Abstract matches C because it provides a concise overview of the study.
• Viva voce matches A because it is the oral defence and examination of research.
• Systematic sampling matches D because it selects units at fixed intervals after a random start.
• Works Cited matches B because it lists the sources cited in the text.
• Viva voce matches A because it is the oral defence and examination of research.
• Systematic sampling matches D because it selects units at fixed intervals after a random start.
• Works Cited matches B because it lists the sources cited in the text.
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Question 18
ప్రశ్న 18
Consider the following statements about dissertation submission:
1. Citations should be checked against the Works Cited list.
2. Appendices should be labelled and referred to in the thesis.
3. Formatting requirements may be ignored when the argument is strong.
4. Final proofreading should occur after major revision.
Which statements are correct?
1. Citations should be checked against the Works Cited list.
2. Appendices should be labelled and referred to in the thesis.
3. Formatting requirements may be ignored when the argument is strong.
4. Final proofreading should occur after major revision.
Which statements are correct?
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Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because every in-text citation should correspond accurately to the appropriate entry.
• Statement 2 is correct because appendices must be identifiable and connected to the main discussion.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because institutional formatting requirements remain mandatory.
• Statement 4 is correct; therefore, the correct combination is 1, 2 and 4 only.
• Statement 2 is correct because appendices must be identifiable and connected to the main discussion.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because institutional formatting requirements remain mandatory.
• Statement 4 is correct; therefore, the correct combination is 1, 2 and 4 only.
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Question 19
ప్రశ్న 19
An examiner asks whether correlation between two variables proves causation. Which answer is most accurate?
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Explanation:
• Correlation measures the direction and strength of association between variables.
• It does not by itself establish causal direction or eliminate third-variable explanations.
• Stronger causal claims require an appropriate design, evidence and control of alternatives.
• Correlations may still be statistically significant without proving causation.
• It does not by itself establish causal direction or eliminate third-variable explanations.
• Stronger causal claims require an appropriate design, evidence and control of alternatives.
• Correlations may still be statistically significant without proving causation.
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Question 20
ప్రశ్న 20
A researcher presents interview quotations without explaining how themes were developed. What is the strongest methodological criticism?
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Explanation:
• Qualitative findings should explain how codes, categories or themes were generated from the data.
• Quotations illustrate interpretations but do not replace a transparent analytical procedure.
• An audit trail, coding explanation and treatment of contrary cases can strengthen credibility.
• Interviews can provide valuable evidence when collected and analysed rigorously.
• Quotations illustrate interpretations but do not replace a transparent analytical procedure.
• An audit trail, coding explanation and treatment of contrary cases can strengthen credibility.
• Interviews can provide valuable evidence when collected and analysed rigorously.
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Question 21
ప్రశ్న 21
Which response is best when an examiner asks a question that lies clearly beyond the scope of the dissertation?
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Explanation:
• A researcher should state honestly when a question exceeds the defined scope or evidence.
• The response can still explain how the issue relates to the project conceptually.
• Identifying it as a future research direction demonstrates awareness without overclaiming.
• Fabrication or abrupt dismissal would weaken scholarly credibility.
• The response can still explain how the issue relates to the project conceptually.
• Identifying it as a future research direction demonstrates awareness without overclaiming.
• Fabrication or abrupt dismissal would weaken scholarly credibility.
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Question 22
ప్రశ్న 22
Which activity best represents research dissemination beyond formal journal publication?
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Explanation:
• Research dissemination includes conferences, institutional repositories, seminars, workshops and appropriate public communication.
• The form and level of detail should suit the intended audience.
• Ethical, copyright and confidentiality obligations remain relevant during dissemination.
• Duplicate submission and removal of essential method details are not responsible dissemination practices.
• The form and level of detail should suit the intended audience.
• Ethical, copyright and confidentiality obligations remain relevant during dissemination.
• Duplicate submission and removal of essential method details are not responsible dissemination practices.
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Question 23
ప్రశ్న 23
Which sequence best represents an effective research presentation?
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Explanation:
• An effective presentation begins by orienting the audience to the topic and research problem.
• It then states the questions, explains the method and presents selected findings.
• Interpretation and conclusion show the significance and contribution of the research.
• This sequence creates a coherent and easy-to-follow scholarly narrative.
• It then states the questions, explains the method and presents selected findings.
• Interpretation and conclusion show the significance and contribution of the research.
• This sequence creates a coherent and easy-to-follow scholarly narrative.
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Question 24
ప్రశ్న 24
Which combination represents the strongest preparation for a viva voce?
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Explanation:
• Strong viva preparation requires command of the dissertation's central argument and supporting evidence.
• The researcher should be able to justify methods, explain findings and acknowledge limitations.
• Reviewing major scholarly debates and likely questions improves readiness.
• Memorisation without conceptual understanding is insufficient.
• The researcher should be able to justify methods, explain findings and acknowledge limitations.
• Reviewing major scholarly debates and likely questions improves readiness.
• Memorisation without conceptual understanding is insufficient.
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Question 25
ప్రశ్న 25
Which integrated research practice is most academically defensible?
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Explanation:
• Defensible research requires alignment across all major stages of inquiry.
• The design and sampling should suit the problem, while analysis should follow transparent procedures.
• Ethics and documentation protect participants, sources and scholarly integrity.
• Dissemination should communicate findings accurately without exaggerating their scope.
• The design and sampling should suit the problem, while analysis should follow transparent procedures.
• Ethics and documentation protect participants, sources and scholarly integrity.
• Dissemination should communicate findings accurately without exaggerating their scope.
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Answer Key సమాధానాల పట్టిక
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Question 1 ప్రశ్న 1Answer: A. A concise account of the problem, method, major findings and conclusion సమాధానం: A.
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Question 2 ప్రశ్న 2Answer: B. To communicate key research clearly and invite scholarly discussion సమాధానం: B.
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Question 3 ప్రశ్న 3Answer: C. Institutional requirements, documentation and final corrections have been completed సమాధానం: C.
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Question 4 ప్రశ్న 4Answer: D. Defend the research choices, findings and contribution through scholarly discussion సమాధానం: D.
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Question 5 ప్రశ్న 5Answer: A. Explain the gap, its scholarly importance and how the study addresses it సమాధానం: A.
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Question 6 ప్రశ్న 6Answer: B. It was appropriate to the research questions and available evidence సమాధానం: B.
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Question 7 ప్రశ్న 7Answer: C. Findings report what the analysis produced, while interpretation explains what those results mean. సమాధానం: C.
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Question 8 ప్రశ్న 8Answer: D. Acknowledge it, explain its effect and state how future research could address it సమాధానం: D.
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Question 9 ప్రశ్న 9Answer: A. Using a logical structure, controlled pace and signposting సమాధానం: A.
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Question 10 ప్రశ్న 10Answer: C. Mixed methods research సమాధానం: C.
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Question 11 ప్రశ్న 11Answer: D. Systematic sampling సమాధానం: D.
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Question 12 ప్రశ్న 12Answer: A. Purposive sampling సమాధానం: A.
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Question 13 ప్రశ్న 13Answer: B. Informed consent సమాధానం: B.
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Question 14 ప్రశ్న 14Answer: D. (Hall 84) సమాధానం: D.
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Question 15 ప్రశ్న 15Answer: C. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect సమాధానం: C.
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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-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B 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: B. No, correlation alone shows association and may reflect other explanations. సమాధానం: B.
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Question 20 ప్రశ్న 20Answer: A. The analytical process lacks transparency. సమాధానం: A.
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Question 21 ప్రశ్న 21Answer: D. Acknowledge the boundary, relate the question to the study and identify it as a direction for further research. సమాధానం: D.
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Question 22 ప్రశ్న 22Answer: A. Presenting findings through conferences, repositories, seminars or public scholarship suited to the audience సమాధానం: A.
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Question 23 ప్రశ్న 23Answer: B. Title and context, problem, questions, method, key findings, interpretation and conclusion సమాధానం: B.
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Question 24 ప్రశ్న 24Answer: C. Reviewing the argument, methods, evidence, limitations, contribution and likely questions critically సమాధానం: C.
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Question 25 ప్రశ్న 25Answer: D. Aligning the problem, design, sampling, analysis, ethics, documentation and dissemination సమాధానం: D.