Since this was an exploratory study with a small sample size, more research would help back up this idea.

由这是一项探索性研究，样本量较小，更多的研究将有助这一观点。

One of the early stages of vaccine development involves exploratory research.

疫苗开发的早期阶段之一涉及探索性研究。

Exploratory research is perhaps the most flexible.

探索性研究可是最灵活的。

In exploratory research, scientists experiment with different approaches to find safe and replicable vaccine designs.

在探索性研究中，科学家们尝试使用不同的方法来寻找安全且可复制的疫苗。

Over time, advances in exploratory research and manufacturing should make this process faster.

随着时间的推移，探索性研究和制造的进步应该会使这个过程更快。

The study did find that acetaminophen reduces empathy for pain, but this was just a first, exploratory study -- and one with sample sizes that were pretty limited.

该研究确实发现对乙酰氨基酚会降低对疼痛的同理心，但这只是第一项探索性研究——而且样本量非常有限。

Rather than providing definite conclusions for business and sales, focus groups would be used for exploratory research, generating new ideas for products and marketing based on deeper understanding of consumer habits.

焦点小组将用探索性研究，而不是为业务和销售提供明确的结论，基对消费者习惯的更深入了解，为产品和营销产生新的想法。