Eric, a graduate student, learned that a program to prevent violence was not working because it was not implemented the way it was intended. Eric engaged in what type of social science research?

A. exploratory
B. explanatory
C. evaluative
D. descriptive


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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