U.S.divorce rates are nearly twice as high in low-income neighborhoods as in high-income neighborhoods.To learn why this association exists,we must ask ________ research questions.
A) conceptual
B) descriptive
C) predictive
D) explanatory

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Explanatory research questions are focused on understanding the causes and reasons behind a particular phenomenon. In this case, we want to understand why there is a correlation between low-income neighborhoods and high divorce rates. Therefore, explanatory research questions are most appropriate.

USDivorce Rates Are Nearly Twice as High in Low-Income Neighborhoods