Descriptive Research Refers To

question 80

Multiple Choice

Descriptive research refers to:

• A)methods used to assess whether two variables vary together in a systematic way
• B)methods involving active manipulation of some aspect of the environment
• C)any research that uses invasive methods for observing the target behavior
• D)the methods used to describe and observe behavior

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficients

Statistical measures that indicate the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together.

Cause and Effect

The principle that every event (effect) has one or more causes; this relationship explains why things happen and allows for prediction and intervention.

Strong

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks; also can apply to the capacity for endurance or mental capacity.

Correlation Coefficients

Statistical measures that quantify the direction and strength of the relationship between two variables.