Researchers typically use descriptive research for which of the following purposes?
A)To describe the characteristics of certain group
B)To determine the proportion of people who behave in a certain way
C)To make specific predictions
D)All of these are correct.
E)None of these are correct.

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Descriptive research is used to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied. It does not answer questions about how/when/why the characteristics occurred. Rather it addresses the "what" question. Descriptive research is used to describe the characteristics of a group, determine proportions, and observe phenomena, making all the given options correct purposes of descriptive research.

Researchers Typically Use Descriptive Research for Which of the Following