Which types of research designs are considered to be survey studies? (Select all that apply.)
a. Descriptive
b. Exploratory
c. Correlational
d. Developmental
e. Comparative
f. Cross-sectional
ANS: A, B, E
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Correct A descriptive study is considered to be a survey design.
An exploratory study is considered to be a survey design.
A comparative study is considered to be a survey design.
Incorrect A correlational study is not considered to be a survey design.
A developmental study is not considered to be a survey design.
A cross-sectional study is not considered to be a survey design.
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