Which of the following statements is true about types of research?

A. Descriptive research is designed to explain variables by examining their relationships.
B. Explanatory research is designed to describe people in regard to characteristics like age, gender, and race.
C. Evaluative research is designed to evaluate whether social work services have been successful in achieving their objectives.
D. Exploratory research is designed to apply ethical standards to social work research


Ans: C

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