General Studies · Research Methodology
Given below are two statements: Assertion A: A causal relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable cannot be established beyond doubt if the researcher fails to control extraneous conditions. Reason R: A set of confounding variables is likely to influence the value of the dependent variable if they are not controlled by the researcher. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:
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- 1A is correct but R is not correct
- 2A is not correct but R is correct
- 3Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A✓
- 4Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
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Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
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