Identify a research question you would like to pursue that falls into the category of descriptive research. Identify three variables you would measure in this study. Briefly explain why you would like to pursue this study.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies. A descriptive research study will describe variables such as gender, race, age, and income for a given study sample. You might conduct such a study to determine if your services should be redesigned based on these characteristics of your clients.
Learning Objective: 2-1: You will better understand how to classify research by purpose, with a focus on the differences and similarities between research that is descriptive, explanatory, evaluative, or exploratory.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Four Purposes of Social Work Research
Difficulty Level: Medium
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