Exploratory studies are particularly useful when researchers _____.
A) seek to describe a population's parameters based on the characteristics of a sample
B) seek to evaluate changes in attitudes over time
C) lack a clear idea of the study's problems
D) seek to test specific hypotheses
E) all of the above

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Exploratory studies are designed to explore a research problem when the researcher lacks a clear idea of the study's parameters or problems. They are useful for generating new ideas and hypotheses for future research. Option A describes descriptive studies, Option B describes longitudinal studies, and Option D describes hypothesis-testing studies. Therefore, only Option C is correct.

Exploratory Studies Are Particularly Useful When Researchers _____