Which of the following is not a research purpose ?
Correct answer: D. triangulation
- A. exploration
- B. explanation
- C. description
- D. triangulation
Explanation
Description, exploration, and explanation are standard purposes of sociological research. Triangulation is a method of checking findings by using multiple sources or methods, not a research purpose itself.
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