exploratory

adj.

探索的，考察的，探索的；“explorative”的变体；试探性；

exploratory study探索性研究

exploratory factor analysis探索性因素分析

exploratory research探索性研究

exploratory well探井

exploratory development勘探开发；应用研究，探索研究

exploratory laparotomy开腹探查术

exploratory data analysis探索性资料分析

exploratory behavior探究行为；探查行为

1. Exploratory drilling is expected to get under way soon.
   据预测，很快要进行到运用勘探钻的阶段。
2. The study detailed in this article is still at the exploratory stage.
   本文的研究仍处于探索阶段。
3. The doctors carried out an exploratory operation on my stomach.
   医生们帮我的胃进行了一次试探性手术。

Best Practices in Exploratory Factor Analysis
Best Practices in Exploratory Factor Analysis
Evaluating use of exploratory factor analysis in psychological research
A Projection Pursuit Algorithm for Exploratory Data Analysis
Evaluating the use of exploratory factor analysis in psychological research.
UCSF Chimera--a visualization system for exploratory research and analysis.
Best practices in exploratory factor analysis: four recommendations for getting the most from your analysis
Customer switching behavior in service industries: An exploratory study.
The role of majority shareholders in publicly held corporations : An exploratory analysis
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