Which of the following research approaches is an example of an explora

Which of the following research approaches is an example of an exploratory type of research?

1. Establishing facts and relationships of past events
2. Testing how well a program, practice, or policy is working
3. Refining a hypothesis on the relationships among phenomena
4. Portraying the characteristics of persons, situations, or groups

ANSWER

ANS: 3
An example of an exploratory type of research is to develop or refine a hypothesis about the rela-tionships among phenomena.
An example of a historical type of research is to establish facts and relationships concerning past events.
An example of an evaluation type of research is to test how well a program, practice, or policy is working.
An example of a descriptive type of research is to accurately portray characteristics of persons, situations, or groups and the frequency with which certain events or characteristics occur.