Which Statement Is True About a Quantitative Research Design

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about a quantitative research design?

• A) A research design is a blueprint for conducting a quantitative study that minimizes control over factors that could interfere with the validity of the findings.
• B) A research design is a blueprint for conducting a quantitative study that minimizes control over factors that could interfere with the reliability of the findings.
• C) A research design is a blueprint for conducting a quantitative study that maximizes control over factors that could interfere with the validity of the findings.
• D) A research design is a blueprint for conducting a quantitative study that maximizes control over factors that could interfere with the reliability of the findings.

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