Mixing quantitative summaries of observations and qualitative descriptions of the program
A) will illuminate the meaning of the numbers and the descriptions.
B) is likely to confuse readers.
C) cannot be condoned by methodologically sound evaluators.
D) inevitably opens the door to sloppy evaluations.

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Mixing quantitative and qualitative data allows for a more complete understanding of the program. It provides contextualization for the numbers and helps paint a picture of the program's successes or challenges. This is a common practice in evaluation and research.

Mixing Quantitative Summaries of Observations and Qualitative Descriptions of the Program