Which among the following features applies to descriptive research?

A. It may involve the procedure of Induction and analysis
B. A study that describes and interprets what is/was the case
C. It can never be normative
D. It is used only in quantitative research
E. Survey studies is one of its types

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

Descriptive research is a research methodology that is primarily concerned with describing and interpreting what exists or what has been the case. 

1. A. It may involve the procedure of Induction and analysis:

   • True. Descriptive research may use inductive reasoning, which involves observing patterns and deriving generalizations or conclusions from those observations.

2. B. A study that describes and interprets what is/was the case:

   • True. Descriptive research is focused on providing a description of the current or past state of a phenomenon, answering questions like "what is or was the case?" It aims to describe characteristics of a subject or group being studied.

3. E. Survey studies is one of its types:

   • True. Surveys are one of the most common types of descriptive research, where data is collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observations to describe a phenomenon.

1. Descriptive research is often used to gain a better understanding of a specific problem or phenomenon.
2. Survey studies are widely used in descriptive research for gathering qualitative or quantitative data about subjects in a systematic manner.
3. This type of research is non-experimental and typically does not involve intervention, only observation and description.
4. Inductive reasoning in descriptive research helps develop theories and generalizations based on observed patterns.

Additional Knowledge:

1. C. It can never be normative:

   • False. Descriptive research can include normative aspects (such as setting benchmarks or standards), but it is primarily focused on providing a factual account rather than establishing norms or prescriptions.

2. D. It is used only in quantitative research:

   • False. Descriptive research can be used in both quantitative and qualitative research. It focuses on gathering and presenting information regardless of the methodological approach.