Descriptive Research Is NOT Productively Used

question 20

Multiple Choice

Descriptive research is NOT productively used

• A) to develop a profile of the "average user."
• B) to estimate the proportion of people in a specified population who behave in a certain way.
• C) to clarify concepts.
• D) to make specific predictions.
• E) to determine whether certain variables are associated.

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Definitions:

Thorn Trees

Trees characterized by sharp, pointed spines or thorns on their branches or around their trunks, often found in arid or semi-arid climates.

Semidesert

A dry area that has slightly more rainfall than a desert, which supports a sparse vegetation cover.

Dry Spells

Periods of below-average precipitation in a specific area, leading to prolonged dry conditions that can impact water supply, agriculture, and natural ecosystems.

Broadleaf Foliage

Leaves that are broad and flat, characteristic of deciduous trees and a variety of plants, contrasting with needle-like or scaled foliage in conifers.