How does descriptive research differ from inductive and deductive research? In what circumstances is descriptive research commonly found?

What will be an ideal response?


Descriptive research does not link theory and data; used in research done by the government as well as public and private organizations; answers questions like: How many people reside in a community? What is the percentage of poor within this community? Is the health of the elderly improving?; can stimulate deductive and inductive research.

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A. Senior citizens B. College students C. Asian Americans D. African Americans

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Beginning in 1917, Communist states

a. took ownership of industry and agriculture. b. provided better opportunities for religious worship. c. welcomed political pluralism. d. accepted democracy as a viable political alternative. e. struck down the idea of the “dictatorship of the proletariat.”

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A. signing statement B. commander in chief C. balanced ticket D. rally round the flag E. honeymoon period

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