Dr.Jones reported that 67% of the students at Lieb High School and 43% of the students at Hoehn High School continued their education at a post-secondary
institution.Because he obtained this information to generate a discussion, which type of research would this be considered?
A)Descriptive research.
B)Experimental research.
C)Historical research.
D)Informative research.
E)Summative research.

Question

Dr.Jones reported that 67% of the students at Lieb High School and 43% of the students at Hoehn High School continued their education at a post-secondary
 institution.Because he obtained this information to generate a discussion, which type of research would this be considered?
A)Descriptive research.
B)Experimental research.
C)Historical research.
D)Informative research.
E)Summative research.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Descriptive research is used to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied. Dr. Jones is reporting percentages of students continuing their education, which is a description of the current state of affairs without manipulating any variables or attempting to determine cause and effect.

DrJones Reported That 67% of the Students at Lieb High