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mpobi80

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The main advantage of experimental research over descriptive research is the ability to
 
  A) discover salient variables.
  B) apply statistical procedures to the results.
  C) discover cause-and-effect relationships.
  D) study the influence of dependent variables.

Question 2

Problems with the descriptive research approach include
 
  A) the possibility of oversimplifying the behavior pattern.
  B) the inability to determine cause-and-effect relationships.
  C) the need for sophisticated statistical analysis of the results.
  D) Both b and c are correct.


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Anna

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


mpobi80

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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