Which one of the following is an advantage of using a mixed methods design in an educational research study?
A) The weaknesses of quantitative data are offset by the advantages of qualitative data.
B) Mixing different forms of data suggests that the researcher knows multiple forms of research.
C) Faculty committee members on a student's committee may not be familiar with qualitative research.
D) The use of two forms of data provides a complete picture of the databases.

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Mixed methods design combines the strengths of both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, allowing the weaknesses of one approach to be offset by the strengths of the other. This integration enhances the comprehensiveness and depth of the research findings.

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