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What type of research uses surveys to gather data about varying subjects?
What type of research uses surveys to gather data about varying subjects?
- Correlative survey
- Descriptive-status
- Descriptive-normative survey (correct)
- Descriptive-comparative
Which descriptive research method seeks to answer questions about real-life situations using quantitative description techniques?
Which descriptive research method seeks to answer questions about real-life situations using quantitative description techniques?
- Descriptive-status (correct)
- Correlative survey
- Descriptive-classification
- Descriptive-comparative
In which field is the descriptive-classification method commonly employed?
In which field is the descriptive-classification method commonly employed?
- Social sciences for the classification of human behavior
- Physics for the classification of matter
- Psychology for the classification of mental disorders
- Biological sciences for the classification of plants and animals (correct)
What does descriptive-comparative research consider when establishing a formal procedure to conclude that one variable is better than the other?
What does descriptive-comparative research consider when establishing a formal procedure to conclude that one variable is better than the other?
What is the purpose of correlative surveys?
What is the purpose of correlative surveys?
Study Notes
Descriptive Research Methods
- Survey research uses surveys to gather data about varying subjects.
- Descriptive research seeks to answer questions about real-life situations using quantitative description techniques.
- The descriptive-classification method is commonly employed in the field of taxonomy.
Descriptive-Comparative Research
- Descriptive-comparative research considers the establishment of a formal procedure to conclude that one variable is better than the other when comparing variables.
- The purpose of correlative surveys is to identify correlations or relationships between variables.
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Test your knowledge of descriptive research with this quiz! Explore different types, such as descriptive-survey research and descriptive-normative survey research, and enhance your understanding of their uses and purposes.
