In a descriptive study,the researcher should delay data collection until
A)he has made clear judgments with respect to the questions of who,what,when,where,why,and how of descriptive research.
B)he has made a clear determination of how the data items are to be analyzed.
C)he has specified the statistical tabulations and significance tests that will be used to uncover the relationships which exist among the variables.
D)items a through c should all be determined before data collection begins.
E)data collection should not be delayed but should begin as soon as the hypothesis is stated so as to expedite the research.

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In a descriptive study, it is important to have clear judgments with respect to the questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how of descriptive research, determine how the data items are to be analyzed, and specify the statistical tabulations and significance tests that will be used to uncover the relationships which exist among the variables. Therefore, items a through c should all be determined before data collection begins. Delaying data collection until all of these are determined will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the study.

In a Descriptive Study,the Researcher Should Delay Data Collection Until