Compare and contrast exploratory sequential and explanatory sequential designs. What are the major differences and similarities?

What will be an ideal response?

Ans: Explanatory sequential is a two-phase design in which the research starts with the collection and analysis of quantitative data, followed by the collection and analysis of qualitative data to help explain the initial quantitative results. Exploratory sequential is a two-phase design in which the research starts with the collection and analysis of qualitative data, followed by the collection and analysis of quantitative data to test or generalize the initial qualitative findings. Major differences are the timing and weighting.