In contrast to experimental research the basic goal of the descriptive research is to:
A)demonstrate a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables.
B)manipulate variables in a meaningful way.
C)deduce valid operational definitions and generate new experiments.
D)observe and describe behavior.

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Descriptive research focuses on observing and describing behavior, rather than manipulating variables or attempting to demonstrate a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables. Its primary goal is to provide an accurate representation of a phenomenon or population.

In Contrast to Experimental Research the Basic Goal of the Descriptive