When critiquing a descriptive study, which of the following is important to find in the study report?
A) A discussion of the variables of interest and how they were defined
B) A well-written directional hypothesis that describes the proposed relationship between the variables under study
C) Evidence of a random probability sample
D) The use of constant comparative analysis for data interpretation

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The reader would want to know what the variables were and how they were defined conceptually and operationally by the researcher.
Causal, relationship or predictive studies require a directional hypothesis that accurately describes the relationship between the variables being studied.
Descriptive studies do not require a random probability sample.
Constant comparative analysis is a data interpretation technique that is used in grounded theory, a qualitative research method.

When Critiquing a Descriptive Study, Which of the Following Is