Question

which kind of investigations are meant to provide large amounts of information about a wide range of variables?
○ hypothesis
○ experimental
○ descriptive
○ comparative

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Hypothesis: A hypothesis is a proposed explanation, not an investigation type for gathering wide - ranging info.
• Experimental: Experimental investigations focus on testing cause - effect relationships, often with controlled variables, not on providing large amounts of info about a wide range of variables.
• Descriptive: Descriptive investigations aim to describe a phenomenon, and in the process, they can collect large amounts of information about a wide range of variables related to that phenomenon.
• Comparative: Comparative investigations are mainly about comparing different groups or conditions, not about gathering a broad range of information.

Answer:

C. descriptive