Conclusive vs Exploratory Research Methodology
In conclusive research, the researcher picks up the problem and do the analysis based on the available data aiming to provide final and conclusive answers to research questions. In exploratory research, the aim is to develop hypotheses rather than their testing.
Types of Conclusive Research:
1- Casual research
2- Descriptive research
Types of Exploratory research:
1- Literature searches
2- Depth interviews
3- Focus groups
4- Case analyses
Table of difference between the Conclusive and Exploratory Research:
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Conclusive Research
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Exploratory Research
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Aim at verifying insights and hypotheses
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Aim at finding insights to a research topic
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Clearly defined information and data
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Vaguely defined data
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Quantitative analysis
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Qualitative analysis
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Well-define data source
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Ill-defined data source
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Large amount of data
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Small amount of data
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Formal and definitive research methodology
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Flexible and investigative research methodology
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Mostly give Final recommendations
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Mostly give Tentative recommendations
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