If a researcher wanted to test the hypothesis thaemale social workers are more empathic than male social workers,the researcher would design:
A) a descriptive study.
B) an explanatory study.
C) a trend study.
D)a longitudinal study.
E) an exploratory study.

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An explanatory study would be the best choice as it allows the researcher to test the hypothesis by manipulating the variable of gender and measuring the level of empathy displayed by male social workers compared to female social workers. Other types of studies like descriptive or trend studies would not allow for the manipulation of the independent variable, and an exploratory or longitudinal study may not directly address the hypothesis being tested.

If a Researcher Wanted to Test the Hypothesis Thaemale Social