Both explanatory and evaluation research studies are concerned with the causes and effects of social phenomena. The difference between them is that evaluation research focuses on the:
A) Effect of particular policies or programs
B) Meanings that people give their actions
C) Description of the social phenomena of interest
D) Consideration of the impact of social context
E) How people get along in the setting under study

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Evaluation research is focused on determining the impact of particular policies or programs, while explanatory research is focused on describing the causes and effects of social phenomena.

Both Explanatory and Evaluation Research Studies Are Concerned with the Causes