When would the issue of control be less important in a quantitative study?
A) When a statistically significant analysis is used
B) When an exploratory research design is used
C) When an experimental research design is used
D) When a correlational research design is used

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Correct B: Control is less important in exploratory studies because the researcher is investigating an area in which little literature exists.
Incorrect A: The analysis of the data provided will produce statistically significant or insignificant results; this is not synonymous with a research design.
Incorrect C: Control is critical to optimal experimental design.
Incorrect D: Control is more important to correlational design than exploratory design because relationships between factors are being studied.

When Would the Issue of Control Be Less Important in a Quantitative