Question 1

According to the symbol system used in mixed research design, an arrow (i.e., ) represents the concurrent collection of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What type of design is indicated by QUAN+qual?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is an equal-status concurrent mixed methods design
B)   It is an equal-status sequential mixed methods design
C)   It is a primary status concurrent mixed methods design
D)   It is a primary status sequential mixed methods designE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

"Methodological pluralism" is used to refer to:

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A)   Monomethods research
B)   Mixed research
C)   Quantitative research
D)   Qualitative researchE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

A strength of qualitative research designs is the time-efficient manner in which the data are collected and analyzed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A researcher generally follows the quantitative paradigm as her primary status research paradigm. However, to help her develop a standardized quantitative questionnaire, she first interviews 15 participants to help her understand the language and categories of the people in her target population. Which design is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Primary status sequential design
B)   Equal-status sequential design
C)   Primary status concurrent design
D)   Equal-status concurrent designE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Sometimes in a mixed methods research study, the researcher will choose to qualitize some of the quantitative data or results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Dr. Lewis has been asked by the administration of his university to conduct research on undergraduate students' satisfaction with the university. Based on the strengths and limitations of different research designs, which design should he choose to make the administrators happy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mixed methods design
B)   Compatibility design
C)   Qualitative design
D)   Quantitative designE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The time orientation of mixed research refers to:

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A)   the time the quantitative and qualitative components will take to be completed
B)   the time the quantitative and qualitative components will take to be analyzed
C)   the time the quantitative and qualitative components will take to be designed
D)   the concurrent or sequential nature of quantitative and qualitative componentsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

To decide which mixed research design is needed, you need to answer these two questions: (1) Is the qualitative or quantitative paradigm going to be given priority, or will they be given equal status in your study? and (2) Should the qualitative and quantitative components be carried out concurrently or sequentially?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A QUAL+quan design in mixed methods research is an "equal status" design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a strength of quantitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a strong method for testing hypotheses that are constructed before the data are collected
B)   It is the only method that can determine ideographic causation
C)   It is the best method for describing in rich detail phenomena as they are situated and embedded in local contexts
D)   Findings might be too abstract and general for application to unique situationsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Mixed research designs vary in terms of the emphasis on qualitative and quantitative methods as well as the order in which the different methods are implemented in the study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Dr. Dabbs has just completed a research study. While it did not take her a long time to complete the study, he is disappointed because the results of the study are too abstract and not easily applicable to real-world settings. Dr. Dabbs' research study probably used a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Mixed methods design
B)   Compatibility design
C)   Qualitative design
D)   Quantitative designE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Mixed researchers usually agree with the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Incompatibility thesis
B)   Compatibility thesis
C)   Realism thesis
D)   Metaphysical thesisE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The steps in mixed methods research should always be followed in a linear or sequential order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In mixed research, validation of the data should only occur toward the end of a study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a qualitatively driven mixed design:

Accepted Answer

A)   Qualitative methods predominate but quantitative data are collected
B)   Qualitative data are collected before quantitative data are collected
C)   Qualitative methods are used to collect quantitative data
D)   Equal emphasis is placed on qualitative and quantitative aspects of the studyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Mixed research never involves equal emphasis on quantitative and qualitative parts of the design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is this rationale for mixed research: Seeks to use the results from one method to develop or inform the other method? This can include issues surrounding sampling and implementation, as well as measurement decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Triangulation
B)   Complementarity
C)   Initiation
D)   DevelopmentE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Explain how a researcher decides upon the design of his or her mixed research study.

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"Methodological pluralism" is used to refer to:

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According to the symbol system used in mixed research design, an arrow (i.e., ) represents the concurrent collection of data.

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In mixed research, validation of the data should only occur toward the end of a study.

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Sometimes in a mixed methods research study, the researcher will choose to qualitize some of the quantitative data or results.

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A strength of qualitative research designs is the time-efficient manner in which the data are collected and analyzed.

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What is this rationale for mixed research: Seeks to use the results from one method to develop or inform the other method? This can include issues surrounding sampling and implementation, as well as measurement decisions.

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