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Brittanyd9008

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which of the following types of research involve at least a minor degree of control by the researcher to implement the study treatment?
 
  a. Correlational
  b. Descriptive
  c. Experimental
  d. Quasi-experimental

Question 2

A researcher is studying the relationship between age and involvement in social activities. This is what type of research?
 
  a. Correlational
  b. Descriptive
  c. Quasi-experimental
  d. Experimental


hollysheppard095

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Quasi-experimental studies have less control than experimental studies, but they do exhibit some degree of control.
Correlational research investigates the relationship between or among variables.
Descriptive research is the exploration of phenomena in real-life situations.
Experimental research is an objective, systematic, highly controlled investigation for the purpose of predicting and controlling phenomena.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Correlational research investigates the relationship between or among variables.
Descriptive research is the exploration of phenomena in real-life situations. Correlational research investigates the relationship between or among variables.
Quasi-experimental research studies involve implementing a treatment. Correlational research investigates the relationship between or among variables.
Experimental research is an objective, systematic, highly controlled investigation for the purpose of predicting and controlling phenomena. Correlational research investigates the relationship between or among variables.


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