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7 Descriptive ResearchResearch that describes what is, describing, recording, analyzing, and
interpreting conditions that exist *Involves some type of contrast and attempts to discover
relationships between non-manipulated variables *Research that provides and accurate portrayal
of characteristics of a particular individual, situation, or group **Used as a means of discovering
new meaning, describing what exits, determining the frequency with which something occurs,
and categorizing information **The systematic investigation of relationships among two or more
variables, without determining or interpreting cause and effect* Best & Kahn (1986); ** Miller-
Keane & O’Toole (2005
8 Experimental Research
describes what will be when certain variables are carefully controlled or manipulated *objective,
systematic, controlled investigation for the purpose of predicting and controlling phenomena and
examining probability and causality among selected variables *** Best & Kahn (1986); ** Miller-
Keane & O’Toole (2005)
10 Type of ResearchWhat do students think are the least popular courses in the high school
curriculum, and why?a. experimentalb. descriptivec. historical
11 Type of Research Design
How do parents feel about the elementary school counseling program?a. experimentalb.
descriptivec. historical