Which of the following would be considered a goal of quantitative research?

A. to determine perceptions of social behavior
B. to compare social attitudes
C. to explain a relationship between two variables
D. to provide a rich, detailed description of some phenomena


Answer: C

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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