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Given below are two statements: 

Statement-I The basic function of exploratory case studies is to identify questions and select types of measurement before the main investigation Statement II: The basic function of cumulative case studies is to make unfamiliar familiar and to give readers a common language about the topic in question.

 In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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The correct answer is

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

To determine the accuracy of the given statements regarding exploratory and cumulative case studies, let's examine each statement individually:

  1. Statement I: "The basic function of exploratory case studies is to identify questions and select types of measurement before the main investigation."
    This statement is correct. Exploratory case studies are typically used to gather preliminary information which helps in forming a hypothesis. They are often the first step of the research process, aiming to identify questions, select measurement methods, and determine whether a more extensive study is feasible.
  2. Statement II: "The basic function of cumulative case studies is to make unfamiliar familiar and to give readers a common language about the topic in question."
    This statement is incorrect. Cumulative case studies are meant to aggregate information from multiple sites over different times. They focus on collecting generalizable information across various contexts rather than making unfamiliar contexts familiar or providing a common language to discuss a topic.

Therefore, the correct option is: Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

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