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Multiple Choice

This activity contains 9 questions.

	The advantage to using a mixed-method design is that:   The researcher does not need to do any more work than in other designs Using both approaches allows the researcher to incorporate the strengths of each Data is rich and themes emerge The researcher does not need to be competent in both

	Qualitative data are collected first in:   An explanatory design Secondary data analysis. Triangulation An exploratory design

	Which of the following is not a step in conducting mixed-methods research?   Write the report Determine the rationale Identify the data set and its source Analyze data

	Which of the following is not a criterion for evaluating mixed-method studies?   Is there a clear rationale for using a mixed-methods approach? Is the written structure consistent with the nature of the design? Will the findings result in a change of practice? Is it clear that both quantitative and qualitative methods are used?

	Which of the following is true for secondary data?   Researcher must help in establishing database. It is not possible to identify individuals. Data have already been collected. Research using secondary data is less rigorous than other types of research.

	Which of the following is NOT a consideration for secondary data analysis?   Data were collected 10 years ago. The researcher’s computer can handle the data set. Data are on the web. Data were collected from a population not of interest to the researcher.

	The benefits of combining secondary data with primary data collection do NOT include:   Can provide a context for interpreting findings Can be cost effective Can inform primary data collection Can strengthen research findings

	Which of the following is part of action research?   Being interested in promoting change Selecting a focus, topic, or issue to study Being interested in understanding a phenomenon All of the above

	Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating action research?   Is the name of the data set used included? Were there multiple methods of data collection and analyzes? Were sufficient data collected? Does the suggested action follow logically from the findings?

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