Question
Research Methodology and Methods Question on Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Descriptive research is conducted for all the following reasons except
A
to describe the characteristics of relevant groups, such as consumers, employees, organizations, or territories
B
to determine the degree to which research variables are associated
C
to understand which variables are the cause and which are the effect of a phenomenon
D
to determine the citizens’ perceptions of a new regulation
Answer
to understand which variables are the cause and which are the effect of a phenomenon
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): to understand which variables are the cause and which are the effect of a phenomenon.