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Which of the following are essential qualities of a researcher? (1) Spirit of free enquiry (2) Reliance on observation and evidence (3) Systematization or theorizing of knowledge

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Which of the following are essential qualities of a researcher?
(1) Spirit of free enquiry
(2) Reliance on observation and evidence
(3) Systematization or theorizing of knowledge
  1. Only (1) and (2)
  2. Only (2) and (3)
  3. Only (1) and (3)
  4. (1), (2) and (3)

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - (1), (2) and (3)
A researcher needs a spirit of free enquiry (1), reliance on empirical observation and evidence (2), and the ability to systematize or theorize knowledge (3), so (1), (2) and (3) are all essential qualities.

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