What is descriptive, explanatory and evaluation research? Give two examples of each.

Explanatory research seeks to identify causes and effects of social phenomena, to predict how one phenomenon will change or vary in response to variation in some other phenomenon. Student should then give two examples.
Evaluation research seeks to determine the effects of a social program, policy, or other type of intervention. Student should then give two examples.


Explanatory research seeks to identify causes and effects of social phenomena, to predict how one phenomenon will change or vary in response to variation in some other phenomenon. Student should then give two examples.
Evaluation research seeks to determine the effects of a social program, policy, or other type of intervention. Student should then give two examples.

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a. the Golden Rule b. the “no-harm” principle c. respect for persons d. respect for self

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Although guns are present in contemporary media, most crime fighting shows do not depict them as problem-solvers or necessary crime-fighting tools

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Traditionally, the job tenure of police chiefs has been __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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A ___________ is a procedure through which the citizens of a state, by collecting enough signatures, can force a public vote on a proposed change to a state law

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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