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This activity contains 10 questions.

	What is the difference between mixed-methods and mixed-models?   Mixed-models deals only with the research methods portion of a study. They are essentially the same. Mixed-methods deals only with the research methods portion of a study. Mixed-methods deals with all aspects of a study.

	The most common type of mixed-methods design is a(n)   exploratory design. triangulation design. explanatory design. convergence design.

	Which type of design emphasizes quantitative data?   exploratory design triangulation design explanatory design mixed-model design

	Which type of design emphasizes qualitative data?   triangulation design exploratory design mixed-model design explanatory design

	Which type of design treats qualitative and quantitative data equally?   explanatory design triangulation design exploratory design mixed-model design.

	If a researcher wanted to develop a survey from interviews conducted first, she would use a ________ design.   triangulation explanatory exploratory convergence

	If a researcher wanted to probe deeper with interviews following a survey, she would use a ________ design.   triangulation explanatory exploratory convergence

	Triangulation is an important term in   correlational research. mixed-methods research qualitative research. both qualitative and mixed-methods research.

	What is the idea behind the notion of triangulation?   You need to use three analysis techniques. You need three separate sources of data. You are trying to determine if qualitative and quantitative results converge to common findings. You are trying to determine if qualitative and quantitative results will give you very different findings.

	If mixed-methods research is so beneficial, why shouldn’t all studies use mixed-methods?   They can help to better explain the phenomenon being studied. They capitalize on the benefits of both approaches to research. They can be more time consuming.

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