Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The descriptive method involves presenting information or details about a subject in a thorough and comprehensive manner. It aims to provide an accurate representation or depiction through careful observation, analysis, and description.
Related terms
Observation: The act of carefully watching or examining something in order to gain information.