A formal research design specifies the methods for selecting the sources of information and for collecting data from those sources.A ________ design requires a clear specification of the who,what,when,where,why,and way (the six Ws)of the research.
A)descriptive
B)causal
C)exploratory
D)none of the above

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A formal research design that requires a clear specification of the who, what, when, where, why, and way is a descriptive research design. Descriptive research design aims to describe and analyze the current status or characteristics of a particular group or phenomenon. It emphasizes the accuracy and objectivity of the research findings by using a systematic and scientific approach. Causal research design, on the other hand, aims to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between two or more variables. Exploratory research design aims to explore a phenomenon or problem to generate initial insights or ideas for further investigation. None of the above is not the correct answer since one of the choices fits the description given in the question.

A Formal Research Design Specifies the Methods for Selecting the Sources