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You are a student who wants to write a research paper on
the effects of social media on mental health. You have
chosen to use an exploratory research approach, which
involves asking open-ended questions, collecting various
types of data, and analyzing them to identify patterns and
themes. You have also decided to use a mixed-methods
design, which combines quantitative and qualitative data.
Questions:
1. What is the main purpose of exploratory research?
a) To test a hypothesis or a theory
b) To describe a phenomenon or a population
c) To investigate a problem or a question
d) To evaluate a program or an intervention
Answer: c) To investigate a problem or a question
Rationale: Exploratory research is used when there is little
or no existing knowledge about a topic, and the researcher
wants to gain more insight and understanding.
2. What are some advantages of using a mixed-methods
design in exploratory research?
a) It allows for triangulation and complementarity of data
b) It increases the validity and reliability of the findings
c) It provides a richer and more comprehensive picture of
the topic
d) All of the above
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