Question

Consider the following Assertion and Reasons:
Assertion: Data processing plays a vital role in converting raw data into meaningful information for analysis and interpretation.
Reason 1: Data processing involves organizing, cleaning, and transforming raw data into a format suitable for statistical analysis.
Reason 2: Effective data processing ensures that the research findings are valid and reliable.
Select the correct option:

• A. Both Reason 1 and Reason 2 are correct
• B. Both Reason 1 and Reason 2 are incorrect
• C. Only Reason 1 is correct
• D. Only Reason 2 is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Only Reason 1 is correct

Answer 2

While Reason 1 is correct, stating that data processing organizes and transforms raw data, Reason 2 is not necessarily true because data processing alone does not ensure the validity or reliability of findings.