Descriptive research:

a. Defines and illustrates social phenomena
b. Investigates social phenomena without expectations
c. Identifies causes and effects of social phenomena
d. Determines effect of a social program
e. Produces valid but unreliable data


a. Defines and illustrates social phenomena

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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