Which Statement Is Not True Concerning Descriptive Research

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true concerning descriptive research?

• A) Researchers tend to mail questionnaires as often as they administer questionnaires to a group.
• B) The research is conducted to obtain information concerning the present situation.
• C) Survey research is the most common type of descriptive research in kinesiology, and a questionnaire is the most common way of collecting survey research data.
• D) The research is important because information is needed about practices and beliefs that now exist.
• E) The research studies may or may not involve hypothesis testing, and the data analysis may vary from simple to complex.

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Definitions:

Sherifs' Studies

Refers to a series of experiments on group conflict and cooperation by social psychologist Muzafer Sherif, emphasizing the ease of inducing group antagonism and the methods of resolving it.

Relational Cohesion Theory

A theoretical framework that explains how relationship quality and trust are developed in groups and organizations, focusing on the cohesion among members.

Strong Relationships

Bonds characterized by mutual respect, trust, and affection, often marked by effective communication and the willingness to support each other in various circumstances.

Behavioral Synchrony

The phenomenon where individuals in a group mirror each other's actions or emotions, often leading to increased cohesion and empathy.