The phrase "a descriptive research study" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a type of research that aims to describe characteristics or functions of a subject or phenomenon without manipulating variables.
Example: "The researchers conducted a descriptive research study to gather detailed information about the community's health needs."
Alternatives: "a qualitative research study" or "an observational research study".
A descriptive research study, using a knowledge assessment tool developed and validated by the researcher, was conducted on 339 Registered Nurses to identify knowledge deficits to be addressed in a communication skills training program being designed.
Students can benefit from an ergonomically designed library and meaningful library programs as evidenced by a descriptive research study conducted at the University of Teknologi MARA, Johor Branch.
Ghani et al. (2010) carried out a descriptive research study to identify critical internal and external factors towards firm strategic planning among private housing developers of Kedah and Perlis in Malaysia and found out that proactive involvement of government and its support did have an impact on firms' external critical factors thereby creating stable conditions for structured planning.
A descriptive research study using qualitative methods was conducted among pregnant women and new mothers in a Swiss maternity unit, including also midwives and medical staff.
Czerwicnski [ 6] reported in a recent descriptive research study that approximately 80% of the study participants (women under of the age of 41 from California) used tampons at some point during menstruation.
This was a cross-sectional, descriptive research study that used quantitative and qualitative approaches.
The protocol could be used in descriptive research studies where sidewalk characteristics are being compared across different neighborhoods, communities, etc.
The present study is a descriptive research in nature, which was conducted through a survey methodology.
The study adopted quantitative approach with a descriptive research design to establish trends related to the objective of the study.
The study adopted quantitative method with a descriptive research design to establish trends related to the objective of the study.
