Which type of research method attempts to answer the question, "why are they doing that? " (site 1)

The type of research method is called "Qualitative Research Method"

Explanation:

Qualitative Research is a research which is carried out on any topic to get complete information/data on such topic.

The research can be scientific research, market research etc.

The question " why are they doing that"  when asked, needs thorough investigation and discussion about a topic. Qualitative analysis is the research method that is suitable to answer such question.

answer: ‘no one should be discriminated against because he or she is not from a minority group’

because—> affirmative action means ‘a policy or program that provides opportunities for traditionally disadvantaged groups to them overcome the effects of discrimination’

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