In selecting a research problem, which one of the following should not be taken into account?
A) Is the problem amenable to research?
B) Will the problem make a contribution to the body of organized knowledge?
C) Will the problem lead to new problems for research?
D) Will I prove that what I already know is true?
E) Has the problem already been adequately answered?

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The personal desire to prove what one already knows should not be a factor in selecting a research problem. The purpose of research is to discover new information, not just to confirm existing beliefs.

In Selecting a Research Problem, Which One of the Following