Of the following, which is a characteristic of quantitative research methods?
A) Quantitative researchers employ an inductive approach.
B) Quantitative researchers describe relationships.
C) Quantitative researchers focus on cause-effect relationships.
D) Quantitative researchers work with a "guiding hypothesis"

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Quantitative research methods typically aim to establish cause-effect relationships between variables, which can be tested using statistical analysis. Inductive approaches and guiding hypotheses are more commonly associated with qualitative research methods. Describing relationships can be done in both quantitative and qualitative research.

Of the Following, Which Is a Characteristic of Quantitative Research