In which of the following situations should exploratory research be used?
A)to measure the relationships among variables
B)when experimentation is needed
C)to define terms
D)in situations in which all of the concepts are clearly defined and measured
E)to determine how variable x causes variable y

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Exploratory research should be used to define terms and understand the basic nature of a problem or phenomenon. It is not intended to measure relationships among variables or determine causality, as those are the objectives of descriptive and causal research, respectively. Experimentation is not a factor in exploratory research.

In Which of the Following Situations Should Exploratory Research Be