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What is the major purpose of descriptive research?
What is the major purpose of descriptive research?
- To formulate generalizations and theories
- To describe the state of affairs as it exists at present (correct)
- To find immediate solutions for societal problems
- To analyze existing facts and information critically
In which type of research are surveys and fact-finding enquiries commonly used?
In which type of research are surveys and fact-finding enquiries commonly used?
- Fundamental research
- Descriptive research (correct)
- Analytical research
- Applied research
What is the primary focus of applied research?
What is the primary focus of applied research?
- Analyzing existing facts and information critically
- Formulation of generalizations and theories
- Description of the current state of affairs
- Finding solutions for immediate societal or organizational problems (correct)
Which type of research is mainly concerned with generalizations and theory formulation?
Which type of research is mainly concerned with generalizations and theory formulation?
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Based on what type of data is quantitative research conducted?
Based on what type of data is quantitative research conducted?
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Research Types
- The major purpose of descriptive research is to describe the characteristics of a particular phenomenon or population.
- Surveys and fact-finding enquiries are commonly used in descriptive research.
- The primary focus of applied research is to find a solution to a practical problem.
- Basic research is mainly concerned with generalizations and theory formulation.
- Quantitative research is conducted based on numerical data.
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Explore the differences between descriptive and analytical research methods. Learn about the purposes, methods, and approaches used in each type of research.
