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 above 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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All aspects of the research design, including the questions, data analysis methods, and statistical tests, should be determined before data collection begins to ensure a structured and effective study.

In a Descriptive Study, the Researcher Should Delay Data Collection