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

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A descriptive research design requires a clear specification of the six Ws (who, what, when, where, why, and way) to systematically collect and analyze data.

A Formal Research Design Specifies the Methods for Selecting the Sources