Given below are two statements: Statement I: Triangulation is described as…
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Triangulation is described as that of researchers taking different perspectives in answering research questions.
Statement II: Triangulation is expected to produce knowledge from different insights to promote quality research.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct — ConceptTriangulation strengthens research by examining a question through more than one lens. It may vary investigators, theories, data sources, or methods;…
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- C.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- D.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Concept
Triangulation strengthens research by examining a question through more than one lens. It may vary investigators, theories, data sources, or methods; agreement or complementary differences across these lenses improve credibility and provide a fuller account.
Application
Statement I describes investigator or theoretical triangulation: researchers approach the same question from different perspectives. Statement II describes its quality function: comparing insights can corroborate findings, expose blind spots, and produce a more robust interpretation.
Contrast
The false/false pairing excludes both the multi-perspective form of triangulation and its credibility-strengthening function.
The true/false pairing recognizes multiple perspectives but omits the corroboration and complementarity obtained from comparing insights.
The false/true pairing recognizes the quality function but excludes investigator or theoretical diversity from triangulation.
Result
Therefore, both Statement I and Statement II are correct.