Teaching Aptitude · Teaching & Research Aptitude

Which of the following statements correctly describe the fundamental distinction between Facts and Values in social science research? A. Facts represent objective realities that can be verified through empirical evidence to describe 'what is'. B. Values are subjective beliefs and ethical judgments that reflect what is considered desirable or important, indicating 'what ought to be'. C. Values are universal in nature and can be tested and empirically proven through scientific methods in the exact same way as facts. D. Statistical data on population growth and literacy rates are treated as factual information because they rely on measurable evidence. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: