If your research does NOT include a treatment or control group, what type of research are you conducting?
A) experimental research
B) causal-comparative research
C) descriptive research
D) quasi-experimental research

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the research does not include a treatment or control group, it cannot be experimental research or quasi-experimental research. Causal-comparative research typically compares groups that already exist and examines the differences between them, so it also requires a treatment or control group. Descriptive research focuses on describing a phenomenon without manipulating any variables, so it does not require a treatment or control group. Therefore, the best choice is C, descriptive research.

If Your Research Does NOT Include a Treatment or Control