The goal of _____ research is to determine the basic definitions and dimensions of the phenomenon under investigation.

A) descriptive
B) normative
C) experimental
D) applied

Descriptive research is focused on providing a detailed description of a phenomenon, including identifying its basic definitions and dimensions. Normative research, on the other hand, is focused on determining what should be done about a situation or problem, while experimental research involves manipulating variables to test cause-and-effect relationships. Applied research is focused on solving practical problems and is often based on findings from descriptive or experimental research.