Which Statement Best Describes the Potential Uses of Descriptive Research

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the potential uses of descriptive research?

• A) Descriptive research can be used to estimate proportions, describe characteristics, and make specific predictions.
• B) Descriptive research can be used to estimate proportions, generate beginning hypotheses, and ascribe causes.
• C) Descriptive research can be used to establish cause and effect, make specific predictions, and describe characteristics.
• D) Descriptive research can be used to describe characteristics, estimate proportions, and manipulate independent variables.
• E) Descriptive research can be used to generate beginning hypotheses, manipulate independent variables, and make specific predictions.

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Definitions:

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