Exploratory Research Vs Qualitative Studies

The first question is which research approach was the right way to answer the research question. Quantitative research strives to be objective: human beings, health, and illness are the objects of investigation. Such investigation has led to extraordinary biomedical advances yet patients often fail to reap the benefits because health professionals may not understand how best to deliver them in the context of patients' multifaceted lives. On the other hand Qualitative research, in which researchers listen to what patients, care givers, and health care providers have to say can provide important insights into why non-adherence occurs. Hence qualitative approach proves to be more efficient
Qualitative Research is primarily exploratory research.