What are the purposes of research?
A. Explaining a phenomenon
B. Making a discovery
C. Fulfilling a gap in knowledge
D. Attempt to resolve contradictory findings
E. Making an invention
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Correct answer: C. A, C and D only
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Research aims to explain phenomena, fill knowledge gaps and resolve contradictory findings.
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