6Dec19 evening Q2
- Option : D
- Explanation : Research studies are meant not only to answer research questions but also stand as reference/guidance for further research in the same or related area (s). A researcher must be able to produce results which are contemporary and relevant. For this, it is imperative to use updated data and resources. By citing old references, the academic/ scholar/researcher shows that they have not cared to update the materials/ resources used for their research study and thereby, has committed the serious lapse of carelessness which will undermine the relevance of the study. Technical lapse refers to the lapse relates particular subject, art, or craft, or its techniques. Ethical lapse relates to compromise with the moral aspects involved. Academic ignorance means lack of knowledge about education and/or scholarship.
