Assertion (A): Research methods are a range of tools used for different types of inquiry. Reason (R): Research tools are products of the situations in which they are applied.

1. ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. CA is true but R is false
4. DA is false but R is true

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Correct answer: B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Explanation

Both are reasonable claims, but the situational origin of tools does not explain the range of methods available.