Which research method is most suitable for exploring the relationship between variables?
Question and options
Which research method is most suitable for exploring the relationship between variables?
- Qualitative research
- Mixed-methods research
- Quantitative research
- Case study research
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Quantitative research
Exploring relationships between variables is done with quantitative, for example correlational, methods that measure the variables and relate them statistically. Qualitative and case study research explore meanings and single cases in depth rather than measured relationships.
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