METHODS OF RESEARCH
PRACTICAL RESEARCH
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Being impartial and independent from different factors.
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Establishing validity among the data collected.
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Showing prejudice to the subject matter.
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Having partiality to the decisions being undertaken on the process.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Objectivity is important in science because scientific studies seek to get as close to the truth as possible, not just prove a hypothesis. Experiments should be designed to be objective and not to get the answers that a scientists wants.
Detailed explanation-2: -For the purposes of this article, objective research can be defined as research that is: (a) unbiased or impartial, (b) value-free, (c) reliable or trustworthy, or (d) factual or real.
Detailed explanation-3: -Factors Affecting Objectivity: This difficulty arises out of the adverse influences of (a) personal prejudices and bias, (b) value judgement, (c) ethical dilemma and (d) complexity of social phenomena. a. Personal prejudices and biases: Prejudices and biases are like fantasies to believe what is comforting to believe.