Research is often argued to have seven major purposes. In addition to interpretation, exploration, and criticism, which of the following answers correctly identifies them?
A) validation, explanation, prediction, and control
B) description, explanation, prediction, and control
C) description, generalization, prediction, and interpretation
D) description, explanation, quantification, and control

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The seven major purposes of research include description, explanation, prediction, and control, as well as the additional purposes of exploration, criticism, and application. However, only option B correctly identifies the first four purposes: description, explanation, prediction, and control. Option A includes validation, which is not typically considered one of the seven purposes. Option C includes generalization, which is a subcategory of description. Option D includes quantification, which is not commonly listed as a specific purpose of research.

Research Is Often Argued to Have Seven Major Purposes