Title: Descriptive Research Design | Definition, Methods and Examples
Headings: Descriptive research
Descriptive research
Table of contents
When to use a descriptive research design
Descriptive research methods
Surveys
Observations
Case studies
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Shona McCombes

Content: Observation of physical entities and phenomena is also an important part of research in the natural sciences. Before you can develop testable hypotheses, models or theories, it’s necessary to observe and systematically describe the subject under investigation. Case studies
A case study can be used to describe the characteristics of a specific subject (such as a person, group, event or organization). Instead of gathering a large volume of data to identify patterns across time or location, case studies gather detailed data to identify the characteristics of a narrowly defined subject. Rather than aiming to describe generalizable facts, case studies often focus on unusual or interesting cases that challenge assumptions, add complexity, or reveal something new about a research problem. Is this article helpful? You have already voted. Thanks :-) Your vote is saved :-) Processing your vote...
Shona McCombes
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