Question 1

Mixed-methods strategies of inquiry do not include ______.
A) correlational studies
B) surveys
C) interviews
D) a single methodology

Accepted Answer

Mixed-methods strategies of inquiry involve the use of two or more methodologies, such as combining surveys and interviews or using both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Correlational studies, surveys, and interviews can be part of mixed-methods approaches, but these are individual methodologies, not strategies of inquiry.

Question 2

The steps for conducting mixed-methods research include ______.
A) description or explanation
B) determining whether the study is feasible
C) analysis of techniques that are uncommon
D) a rationale that is always evolving

Accepted Answer

Determining whether the study is feasible is an essential step in conducting mixed-methods research. Other steps include data collection, analysis, and interpretation, but these are not listed as choices. Description or explanation and analysis of uncommon techniques are not necessarily specific steps in conducting mixed-methods research, and while a rationale may evolve over time, it is not a distinct step in the research process.

Question 3

Which of the following is an aspect to consider when managing research strands?
A) semiotics
B) historical
C) comparative
D) timing

Accepted Answer

Timing is an important aspect to consider when managing research strands because it affects the prioritization, allocation of resources, and deadlines. Semiotics, historical and comparative are theoretical approaches or methods that can be applied within research strands but not aspects of managing them.

Question 4

A(n) ______ level of interaction occurs when the researcher mixes the two methods, which can occur at different points in the process but must occur prior to the final interpretation of results.
A) interactive
B) independent
C) interdependent
D) interaction

Accepted Answer

A level of interaction between methods that involves mixing the two methods at different points in the process but before the final interpretation of results is known as interactive. This allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the research topic and can enhance the validity and reliability of the findings. Choice B, independent, suggests a complete separation of methods, which may limit the depth of understanding. Choice C, interdependent, implies a reliance on one method for the success of the other, which may not be necessary or desirable. Choice D, interaction, is not specific enough to describe the level of integration between methods required for effective mixed methods research.

Question 5

The data required for mixed-methods studies are determined by ______.
A) the researcher's preferences
B) the suggestions made by the institutional review board
C) the study's goals/questions
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

The data required for mixed-methods studies are determined by the study's goals/questions. Mixed-methods studies typically involve collecting both quantitative and qualitative data, and the specific types of data collected depend on the research questions being asked and the goals of the study overall. The researcher's preferences and the suggestions of the institutional review board may play a role in the design of the study, but they do not determine the specific data required.

Question 6

______ timing occurs when a researcher implements both quantitative and qualitative strands simultaneously during the same phase of the study.
A) Combination
B) Concurrent
C) Sequential
D) Multiphase

Accepted Answer

Concurrent timing occurs when a researcher implements both quantitative and qualitative strands simultaneously during the same phase of the study. This approach allows for a more comprehensive and holistic understanding of the research topic, as both types of data can be analyzed and integrated together.

Question 7

It is ______ for mixed-methods researchers to provide a justification for the study.
A) necessary
B) unnecessary
C) irrelevant
D) suggested

Accepted Answer

Providing a justification for the study is necessary for mixed-methods researchers to ensure that the research design and methodology are appropriate and useful for addressing the research question(s). This justification should include a clear explanation of why the integration of qualitative and quantitative methods is necessary and how it will contribute to the understanding of the research topic.

Question 8

Conclusions in mixed-methods research may also be drawn ______.
A) illogically
B) inconsistently
C) identically
D) concurrently

Accepted Answer

Conclusions in mixed-methods research should be drawn concurrently, or in an integrated way, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data. Drawing conclusions illogically or inconsistently would not be appropriate, and drawing conclusions identically would not take into account the unique aspects of each type of data.

Question 9

What does mixed-methods research include?
A) observational design
B) transformative design
C) distinctive design
D) directional design

Accepted Answer

Mixed-methods research often includes a transformative design, which integrates qualitative and quantitative data within a single investigation or sustained long-term project. This approach is designed to address complex research questions by combining the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative methods, often with the aim of bringing about change or informing policy. Transformative designs specifically seek to give voice to underrepresented groups and to address power imbalances or social injustices.

Question 10

Mixed-methods studies differ from quantitative studies and qualitative studies because ______.
A) they ensure a comprehensive set of approaches for examining topics
B) only mixed-methods research studies contains analysis at the end of the study
C) quantitative studies offer narrative analysis
D) mixed-methods studies are quicker and require less work

Accepted Answer

Mixed-methods studies integrate both quantitative and qualitative approaches, making them more comprehensive than studies that use only one method. They require more time and effort than single-method studies, so they are not quicker and require more work. Quantitative studies typically do not offer narrative analysis, while qualitative studies often do.

Question 11

Mixed-methods strategies of inquiry ______.
A) rely on two data forms
B) narrow the number of participants
C) tend to control variables
D) don't require knowledge of research

Accepted Answer

Mixed-methods strategies of inquiry rely on two data forms, typically qualitative and quantitative, and involve combining the strengths of both approaches to gain a deeper understanding of research questions. The use of mixed-methods typically involves a larger number of participants and may not control variables to the same extent as a purely quantitative study, but it does require knowledge of research methods and the ability to integrate two types of data.

Question 12

______ is one reason to conduct mixed-methods research.
A) Planning development stages
B) Planning sampling strategies
C) Locating primary/secondary sources
D) Generalizing exploratory findings

Accepted Answer

One reason to conduct mixed-methods research is to generalize exploratory findings. By using both quantitative and qualitative methods, researchers can gain a better understanding of a phenomenon and make generalizations based on both the statistical data and the insights gained from interviews, observations, or other qualitative methods.

Question 13

Which of the following is one of the three areas of the research process in which the mixing of quantitative and qualitative approaches occurs in mixed-model research?
A) the type of investigation
B) the views of the researcher
C) the previously collected data
D) the importance of the research

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is one of...

Question 14

______ refers to the relative importance or weighting of quantitative and qualitative methods as a means of answering the guiding research questions.
A) Key order
B) Priority
C) Weight
D) Value

Accepted Answer

Priority refers to the relative importance or weighting of quantitative and qualitative methods as a means of answering the guiding research questions.

Question 15

Conclusions in mixed-methods research may be drawn ______.
A) sequentially
B) divergently
C) analytically
D) prematurely

Accepted Answer

Conclusions in mixed-methods research are typically drawn sequentially, meaning that the qualitative and quantitative findings are first analyzed separately, and then integrated to form a holistic understanding of the research problem. This allows for a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the research topic, as well as the potential to uncover contradictions or unexpected findings.

Question 16

In regard to the types of mixed-methods research, there are ______.
A) two models of mixed-methods research reviewed in the text
B) no limited number of mixed-methods research reviewed in the text
C) four models of mixed-methods research reviewed in the text
D) six models of mixed-methods research reviewed in the text

Accepted Answer

The answer of In regard to the types of mixed-methods...

Question 17

When the methods are implemented in a recursive process, ______ are used.
A) double arrows
B) brackets
C) plus signs
D) single arrows

Accepted Answer

When the methods are implemented in a recursive process, double arrows are used to represent the recursive call.

Question 18

The purpose of conducting mixed-methods research studies is ______.
A) important to the researcher
B) to investigate by measuring variables
C) to investigate the quality of a given topic
D) to investigate a topic from different perspectives

Accepted Answer

Mixed-methods research studies aim to investigate a topic from different perspectives by combining qualitative and quantitative research methods. This approach helps to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the research topic and may provide more in-depth insights than either qualitative or quantitative research can generate on its own. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Options A, B, and C may also be true to some extent, but they do not fully capture the purpose of mixed-methods research studies.

Question 19

Which of the following characterizes the steps for conducting mixed-methods research?
A) They are identical to qualitative/quantitative studies.
B) They are similar to qualitative and identical to quantitative studies.
C) They are similar to qualitative/quantitative studies, yet different.
D) They are objectively determined for each unique study.

Accepted Answer

Mixed-methods research involves both qualitative and quantitative methods, and the steps for conducting such research are similar to those for qualitative and quantitative studies, but there are some differences. For example, mixed-methods research requires careful integration of the qualitative and quantitative data, which may involve additional steps compared to a purely qualitative or quantitative study. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it acknowledges the similarity to both types of research while also noting the uniqueness of mixed-methods research.

Question 20

A need for mixed-methods research exists because one data source may be ______.
A) irrelevant
B) excessive
C) insufficient
D) pointless

Accepted Answer

A need for mixed-methods research exists because one data source may be insufficient. Mixed-methods research allows for the collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, which can provide a more comprehensive understanding of a research question or phenomenon. If one data source is insufficient, using multiple methods can help fill gaps and provide a more complete picture.

Quiz 8: Mixed-Methods Research

Mixed-methods strategies of inquiry do not include ______.

The steps for conducting mixed-methods research include ______.

Which of the following is an aspect to consider when managing research strands?

A(n) ______ level of interaction occurs when the researcher mixes the two methods, which can occur at different points in the process but must occur prior to the final interpretation of results.

The data required for mixed-methods studies are determined by ______.

______ timing occurs when a researcher implements both quantitative and qualitative strands simultaneously during the same phase of the study.

It is ______ for mixed-methods researchers to provide a justification for the study.

Conclusions in mixed-methods research may also be drawn ______.

What does mixed-methods research include?

Mixed-methods studies differ from quantitative studies and qualitative studies because ______.

Mixed-methods strategies of inquiry ______.

______ is one reason to conduct mixed-methods research.

Which of the following is one of the three areas of the research process in which the mixing of quantitative and qualitative approaches occurs in mixed-model research?

______ refers to the relative importance or weighting of quantitative and qualitative methods as a means of answering the guiding research questions.

Conclusions in mixed-methods research may be drawn ______.

In regard to the types of mixed-methods research, there are ______.

When the methods are implemented in a recursive process, ______ are used.

The purpose of conducting mixed-methods research studies is ______.

Which of the following characterizes the steps for conducting mixed-methods research?

A need for mixed-methods research exists because one data source may be ______.