Descriptive Research

question 14

Multiple Choice

Descriptive research

• A) uses reasoning that moves from less general to more general statements.
• B) is analysis based on the statistical summary of data.
• C) is research designed to explain why subjects vary in one way or another.
• D) is research which seeks to provide a picture of how "the land lies" on a particular social issue.
• E) all of these.

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Definitions:

Alzheimer's Disease Risk

The likelihood or predisposition of developing Alzheimer's disease, influenced by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.

Non-Hispanic White Americans

Individuals in the United States who do not identify as Hispanic or Latino and identify as having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East.

Genetic Factors

Hereditary influences passed through genes that can determine certain traits and predispositions, including susceptibility to various health conditions.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that results in memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, typically in older adults.