Question 1

A mixed methods researcher decides to study the use of smokeless tobacco among high school students. The specific interest of the researcher is in exam?ining what factors contribute to students becoming frequent users of smokeless tobacco. Further, variables can easily be identified from the literature on this topic and thus the researcher plan to first conduct a survey with the high school students and then follow up with interviews with a few students. Which of the following designs characterizes this mixed methods study?
A) Embedded mixed methods design
B) Sequential exploratory mixed methods design
C) Convergent parallel mixed methods design
D) Sequential explanatory mixed methods design

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Which one of the following is an inappropriate justification for using mixed methods research?
A) There is a need to further explain statistical results by exploring a few cases
B) There is a need to test the quantitative results using qualitative data
C) There is a need to compare quantitative and qualitative data to better under?stand a problem
D) There is a need to use quantitative and qualitative data to best address the research problem

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher gives equal priority to both quantitative and qualitative data.
A) Convergent parallel design
B) Sequential explanatory design
C) Sequential exploratory design
D) Embedded design

Accepted Answer

In a convergent parallel design, both quantitative and qualitative data are collected simultaneously and given equal priority to provide a comprehensive analysis.

Question 4

If a mixed methods study emphasizes prediction in the purpose statement, which type of priority will it most likely use?
A) Equal weight
B) Quantitative data of greater weight
C) Qualitative data of greater weight
D) Only use quantitative data

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Question 5

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher uses quantitative data to build on the qualitative findings.
A) Embedded design
B) Convergent parallel design
C) Sequential explanatory design
D) Sequential exploratory design

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an embedded mixed methods research study?
A) The researcher triangulates the quantitative data and qualitative data
B) The researcher provides a complete picture of the topic being studied
C) The researcher collects qualitative data as part of an experimental study
D) The researcher adds numbers to the interview protocol

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Question 7

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher collects the quantitative and qualitative data at the same time.
A) Sequential exploratory design
B) Embedded design
C) Convergent parallel design
D) Sequential explanatory design

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What is meant by the term "priority" when it is used in mixed methods research?
A) Whether quantitative or qualitative data are given increased emphasis
B) Whether the title to the study indicates a "priority" for mixed methods research
C) Whether the interpretation is given a "priority" in the mixed methods study
D) Whether quantitative or qualitative data are collected first in the study

Accepted Answer

Priority in mixed methods research refers to the emphasis placed on either quantitative or qualitative data, indicating which form of data the researchers consider more important or central to their study's objectives.

Question 9

The following diagram presents a research design for mixed methods research.
  Answer the following questions that relate to the diagram.
-In the diagram, what does the arrow signify? ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

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Question 10

If a mixed methods study emphasizes exploration in the purpose statement, which type of sequence will it most likely use?
A) Quantitative and qualitative data are concurrent
B) Quantitative data first
C) Qualitative data first
D) Only use qualitative data

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: In the diagram of this design, the researcher places quantitative on the left and capitalizes the words, as in "QUAN."
A) Convergent parallel design
B) Sequential explanatory design
C) Sequential exploratory design
D) Embedded design

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

In which of the following designs is the collection of quantitative and qualitative data simultaneous?
A) Explanatory
B) Convergent
C) Exploratory
D) Sequential

Accepted Answer

Convergent design involves the simultaneous collection of both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a comprehensive understanding of the research problem.

Question 13

The following diagram presents a research design for mixed methods research.
  Answer the following questions that relate to the diagram.
-What do the capital and small letters of qualitative and quantitative signify? ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

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Question 14

Which of the following best describes the major intention of using a convergent parallel mixed methods design?
A) To attempt to offset the weaknesses of each method of data collection
B) To turn qualitative textual data into quantitative numerical data for easier analysis
C) To use qualitative data to design an instrument and quantitative data to build on the findings
D) To use quantitative data to describe general trends and the qualitative data to explain these trends

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Question 15

The following diagram presents a research design for mixed methods research.
  Answer the following questions that relate to the diagram.
-Of the designs available in mixed methods research, what is the name of this particular design shown in the diagram?
________________________________________________________

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Question 16

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher uses a second data set in a supportive role to a primary data set.
A) Convergent parallel design
B) Embedded design
C) Sequential explanatory design
D) Sequential exploratory design

Accepted Answer

In an embedded design, one data set provides a supportive, secondary role in a study based primarily on the other data set.

Question 17

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher collects quantitative data in the first sequence.
A) Convergent parallel design
B) Sequential explanatory design
C) Sequential exploratory design
D) Embedded design

Accepted Answer

In a sequential explanatory design, quantitative data is collected first, followed by qualitative data to help explain or elaborate on the quantitative results.

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Exploratory
Embedded
Explanatory
Convergent

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 12: Mixed Methods Research: Studies That Mix Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Which one of the following is an inappropriate justification for using mixed methods research?

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher gives equal priority to both quantitative and qualitative data.

If a mixed methods study emphasizes prediction in the purpose statement, which type of priority will it most likely use?

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher uses quantitative data to build on the qualitative findings.

Which of the following is an example of an embedded mixed methods research study?

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher collects the quantitative and qualitative data at the same time.

What is meant by the term "priority" when it is used in mixed methods research?

The following diagram presents a research design for mixed methods research. Answer the following questions that relate to the diagram. -In the diagram, what does the arrow signify?

If a mixed methods study emphasizes exploration in the purpose statement, which type of sequence will it most likely use?

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: In the diagram of this design, the researcher places quantitative on the left and capitalizes the words, as in "QUAN."

In which of the following designs is the collection of quantitative and qualitative data simultaneous?

The following diagram presents a research design for mixed methods research. Answer the following questions that relate to the diagram. -What do the capital and small letters of qualitative and quantitative signify?

Which of the following best describes the major intention of using a convergent parallel mixed methods design?

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher uses a second data set in a supportive role to a primary data set.

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher collects quantitative data in the first sequence.

Below are listed four types of mixed methods research designs. Match the design to the alternate name that best fits.

Quiz 12: Mixed Methods Research: Studies That Mix Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Which one of the following is an inappropriate justification for using mixed methods research?

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher gives equal priority to both quantitative and qualitative data.

If a mixed methods study emphasizes prediction in the purpose statement, which type of priority will it most likely use?

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher uses quantitative data to build on the qualitative findings.

Which of the following is an example of an embedded mixed methods research study?

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher collects the quantitative and qualitative data at the same time.

What is meant by the term "priority" when it is used in mixed methods research?

The following diagram presents a research design for mixed methods research. Answer the following questions that relate to the diagram. -In the diagram, what does the arrow signify? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

If a mixed methods study emphasizes exploration in the purpose statement, which type of sequence will it most likely use?

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: In the diagram of this design, the researcher places quantitative on the left and capitalizes the words, as in "QUAN."

In which of the following designs is the collection of quantitative and qualitative data simultaneous?

Which of the following best describes the major intention of using a convergent parallel mixed methods design?

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher uses a second data set in a supportive role to a primary data set.

Which mixed methods design is best represented by this characteristic: The mixed methods researcher collects quantitative data in the first sequence.

Below are listed four types of mixed methods research designs. Match the design to the alternate name that best fits.

The following diagram presents a research design for mixed methods research. Answer the following questions that relate to the diagram. -In the diagram, what does the arrow signify?