Maris wants to document the coping methods of family caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's disease as the dementia progresses.She is conducting ____ research.
A)descriptive
B)relational
C)theoretical
D)causal

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Descriptive research is aimed at describing a phenomenon or situation, without manipulation or control of any variables. Maris is interested in documenting coping methods, which requires observation and descriptions of the behaviors and strategies used by family caregivers. This type of research is descriptive in nature and typically involves collecting data through surveys, interviews, observations or content analysis.

Maris Wants to Document the Coping Methods of Family Caregivers