Author Question: Which of the following is true of descriptive studies? a. Manipulation of the independent ... (Read 54 times)

karlynnae · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

Which of the following is true of descriptive studies?

a. Manipulation of the independent variable is the core element of true descriptive studies.
b. The utility of descriptive studies is directly dependent on the quality of the instruments or assessments used to describe a phenomenon.
c. In these studies,a researcher neither actively forms groups or conditions through random or nonrandom assignment, nor activelymanipulates an independent variable.
d. Descriptive studies can confirm causal connections among the variables in consideration.

Question 2

The phrase: One cannot not communicate, refers to which of the following concepts?

a. We just can't communicate
b. We are always communicating
c. We do not want to communicate
d. None of the above