Evaluate and briefly discuss the three descriptive designs presented in Chapter 3 (case studies, archival research, and observational research). Be sure to discuss the strengths and weaknesses associated with each approach. Which of these three approaches do you think is the best descriptive design and why? Finally, recommend research questions or topics for which each of these designs would be effective in investigating.

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Descriptive research provides different explanations on different situations. However, they do not make accurate conclusions, causes or effects. They are forms of descriptive research methods such as case studies, observational research, and archival research. Case study involves in-depth study of a unique behavior of an individual or a group of people. Case studies are mainly qualitative or quantitative. A case study helps to shed light on …

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