When BMW designs a research study to determine the age,gender,income,and education of buyers of its 3-sedan during the past year,this is a type of what type of research design?
A)Experience study
B)Descriptive study
C)Focus group
D)Secondary data analysis
E)Causal study

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A descriptive study is designed to describe the characteristics of a population or phenomenon. In this case, BMW is trying to describe the characteristics of buyers of its 3-sedan during the past year by gathering information on their age, gender, income, and education. This type of study does not attempt to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

When BMW Designs a Research Study to Determine the Age,gender,income,and