Descriptive research methods:
A) typically answer the "who, what, where, when, and how often" questions about behavior.
B) are no longer used in contemporary psychology.
C) have been replaced by sophisticated brain imaging techniques.
D) provide the most compelling evidence of cause-and-effect relationships.

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Descriptive research methods are used to answer the questions of who, what, where, when and how often. These methods include naturalistic observation, case studies, archival research, and surveys. They are used to describe and understand behavior rather than establish cause-and-effect relationships. These methods are still widely used in contemporary psychology.

Descriptive Research Methods