A good exploratory research study removes the need to conduct explanatory studies on the same topic.

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Exploratory research is generally conducted to gain a preliminary understanding of a topic, and therefore cannot replace explanatory research, which is conducted to explain the relationships between variables. Exploratory research may inform the design of explanatory research, but cannot serve as a substitute.

A Good Exploratory Research Study Removes the Need to Conduct