Explanatory Research Is Used to ________

question 53

Multiple Choice

Explanatory research is used to ________.

• A) understand the relationship between independent and dependent variables
• B) generate ideas in a new area of inquiry
• C) uncover information at the outset in an unstructured way
• D) describe marketing variables
• E) quantify observations that produce insights unobtainable through other forms of research

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Definitions:

Small Molecules

Chemical substances that are not very large, typically having a low molecular weight, and often used in pharmacology and biochemistry.

Calcium

A mineral essential for human life, involved in bone formation, muscle contraction, and many other physiological processes.

Phosphorus

A chemical element that plays a vital role in biological molecules like DNA and ATP.

Abundant Minerals

Naturally occurring inorganic substances found in plentiful supply on Earth, forming the foundation of rocks and soils.