[JeffSnazzy]

As with all research, the point is not so much the explanation as the collection of data.

[bartwr]

Wait, what? This is literally not the point of research. The point of research is to form some theory and gather data that is relevant, and then analyze statistically. Plus propose follow up theories and studies.

This is how almost every research publication in every field - from medicine, through psychology, to computer science looks like.