Which of the Following Is TRUE

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE?

• A)Descriptive studies should be viewed as fact-gathering expeditions,and all information that appears to bear on the problem should be collected so that an accurate description of the situation can be provided.
• B)A good descriptive study presupposes much prior knowledge about the phenomenon studied.
• C)A key characteristic of descriptive research is its flexibility.
• D)Descriptive studies help the researcher determine the who,what,where,and when of the research.
• E)All these statements are false.

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Definitions:

Extraneous Variable

Any variable that is not intentionally studied in the experiment, which can affect the outcome and potentially confound the results if not controlled.

Dependent Variable

The variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment, expected to change as a result of alterations in the independent variable.

Plant Growth

The process by which plants increase in size and mass through both cell growth and cell division, influenced by environmental factors and genetic makeup.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is measured and expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.