In contrast to the experimental method, the basic goal of the descriptive method is to:
A) investigate and refute "common sense" notions about human behavior.
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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The basic goal of the descriptive method is to observe and describe behavior, rather than manipulate variables, investigate and refute "common sense" notions about human behavior, or deduce valid operational definitions and generate new experiments.

In Contrast to the Experimental Method, the Basic Goal of the Descriptive