Liam, a market researcher, is preparing a research proposal. he wants to mention that he will use exploratory techniques and collect primary data for the study. in the context of the sections in a research proposal, liam is most likely to include this information under

 In the context of the sections in a research proposal, Liam is most likely to include this information under type of study. Defining the type of study is important step in the development of research proposal.  The research can be qualitative and quantitative. The fact that Liam will use exploratory techniques and collect primary data for the study means that he describes his type of research. 

Liam is most likely to include this information under the type of study. The methods Liam said he would use helps define what type of study he is going to do, so it would be wise to write these methods down under type of study. This section would remind Liam what his research is about if he happened to forget and also inform him of the methods he should use to complete the research.

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