Definition: The term "preexplanatory" refers to a type of research that is conducted before the study itself begins. It involves gathering data or information about an issue, such as conducting surveys, interviews, or experiments, in order to understand what might be going on behind the scenes. In preexplanatory research, researchers often start by collecting data from a sample and then analyzing it to identify patterns or trends that may not have been apparent before. This process is called "pretesting," which allows
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