When Should a Descriptive or Exploratory Design Be Used

question 8

Multiple Choice

When should a descriptive or exploratory design be used?

• A) When expanding the results of a qualitative study
• B) When direct contact with potential participants is not possible
• C) When little is known about a particular participant or phenomenon
• D) When issues of cause and effect in a situation have already been determined

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Definitions:

Puberty

The phase of human development during which children mature sexually and become capable of reproduction.

Sexual Maturity

The developmental stage where an individual has achieved the ability to reproduce and exhibit secondary sexual characteristics.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from ages 10 to 19.

Preadolescent Stature

The physical height and body composition of individuals in the stage immediately before adolescence, typically characterized by variations in growth rates.