An Unstructured,exploratory Research Methodology Based on Small Samples Intended to Provide

question 6

Multiple Choice

An unstructured,exploratory research methodology based on small samples intended to provide insight and understanding of the problem setting is called ________.

• A) quantitative research
• B) qualitative research
• C) descriptive research
• D) causal research
• E) secondary data

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Definitions:

Climax-Pattern Model

A concept in ecology that describes the final stable community in a successional series, which remains relatively unchanged until disrupted by a major environmental change.

Species Diversity

The variety and abundance of different species within a given ecological community or ecosystem.

Succession

The process by which the structure of a biological community evolves over time following a disturbance or initial colonization.

Symbiosis

An interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.