Question

Which of the following statements is not true about exploratory research?

• A. It is flexible.
• B. It is a pre-planned and structured design.
• C. It is versatile.
• D. It is often the front end of total research design.

Hint:

Exploratory research = unstructured, flexible, open-ended; Conclusive research = structured, rigid, hypothesis-driven.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Nature of exploratory research.
Exploratory research is unstructured, flexible, and adaptable — designed to generate insights and ideas rather than test hypotheses.
Step 2: Why option (b) is wrong.
Pre-planned and structured designs are characteristics of conclusive research, not exploratory. Hence, calling exploratory research “pre-planned and structured” is incorrect.
Step 3: Verification of other options.
- (a) Flexible — correct for exploratory research.
- (c) Versatile — correct because it can be used in various situations.
- (d) Often the front end — correct because it precedes detailed, structured studies. \[ \boxed{(b)} \]