Disadvantages Of Exploratory Research Studies

Exploratory research studies are also called as formulative research studies where its chief purpose is to investigate a problem in a more precise manner or developing hypotheses from the operational perspective. This type of studies emphasize of discovery of hypotheses and insights (Kothari, 1990). Sekaran (2002) stated that the use of exploratory study is carry out when there is lack of information available on the phenomena or how similar situation or issues have been solved previously. Broad preliminary study needs to be conducted to further understand on the issues or problems before model can be developed. According to Sekaran (2002), the exploratory research studies not only applicable when the facts of the study are unknown but also applicable even when the certain facts are known but still not sufficient to develop a theoretical framework. The essential element of choosing exploratory studies is when the study conducted is qualitative in which there is substantial information written about the

There are three ways to conduct exploratory research namely a search of literature, interviewing experts in the subject and conducting focus group interviews (Saunders, 2009). One of the advantages using exploratory research is that this type of research is flexible and adaptable to change. If there are newly found evidences or insights, the research need to shift its direction of the study based on newly found evidences (Sekaran, 2002). In short, exploratory research enhances the researcher understanding towards the problem albeit small facts are known in the study. Exploratory research study also could leads to new insights or ideas for the researcher throughout the study. Numerous and extensive in-depth interviews will help and provide ideas to the researcher on how to resolve the