Statement I: If all research were original and uninspired by others, researchers would rarely begin by drawing on their predecessors' ideas. Statement II: Studying and documenting past work stifles the growth of human knowledge.

1. ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

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Correct answer: B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Explanation

Research builds on predecessors through the literature review, and documentation advances knowledge by preventing needless repetition.