MIXED METHODS

What is a key benefit of categorizing mixed methods designs such as explanatory, exploratory, and convergent models?. a.It enables standardized testing across all disciplines. b.It minimizes the complexity of data collection. c.It clarifies research logic and strengthens methodological coherence. d.It ensures that qualitative results are always dominant.

Which is the best description of an exploratory research process?. a.Understand patterns and meanings through open-ended data. b.Prove a causal relationship l. c.Analyze statistical charts only. d.Apply a theoretical model.

What does “quantizing” mean in data transformation?. a.Turning numbers into words. b.Rewriting hypotheses. c.Eliminating irrelevant data. d.Converting qualitative data into numerical form.

What must be defined clearly before data collection starts?. a.List of citations. b.Who will receive the diploma. c.How to integrate qualitative and quantitative data. d.Total word count.

What does the researcher aim to do in Concurrent Triangulation?. a.Delay the study timeline. b.Ignore minor results. c.Validate findings using different methods. d.Use only literature review.

What is a key benefit of categorizing mixed methods designs such as explanatory, exploratory, and convergent models?. a.It enables standardized testing across all disciplines. b.It minimizes the complexity of data collection. c.It clarifies research logic and strengthens methodological coherence. d.It ensures that qualitative results are always dominant.

What is the role of a pilot study in mixed methods research?. a.Add random variables. b.Measure only final results. c.Replace actual research. d.Test the feasibility and suitability of the chosen design.

Exploratory research is mainly used to: a.Generate new ideas and hypotheses. b.Compare control and experimental groups. c.Test detailed hypotheses. d.Apply statistical models.

What should a good research question be?. a.Vague and general. b.Difficult to answer. c.Unrelated to the research objectives. d.Clear, specific, and answerable.

What is the first step in conducting a mixed methods study?. a.Collect quantitative data. b.Analyze the data. c.Select the sampling strategy. d.Define the research question.

How does Mixed Methods research support ‘Contextualization and Generalization’?. a.By ignoring individual experiences. b.By using qualitative data to interpret quantitative results within specific contexts. c.By relying only on focus groups. d.By applying only one method across all studies.

Which of the following best supports the selection of a design?. a.Researcher’s age. b.Nature of the research problem, resources, skills, and preferences. c.Institutional ranking. d.Amount of qualitative sources available.

What should the research question be based on?. a.Literature review, classroom observations, and teaching experience. b.Funding availability. c.Random guesses. d.Supervisor opinion.

When developing your data collection methods, you must: a.Match methods with your research question and resources. b.Avoid technology. c.Use as many tools as possible. d.Use only online surveys.

Why is categorizing mixed methods research important?. a.To simplify language. b.To focus only on numbers. c.To limit research options. d.To navigate the diversity of approaches and promote rigor.

Exploratory research is especially useful when: a.The topic is new or not well understood. b.There are many existing theories. c.The study uses large datasets. d.The researcher already has expected results.

Which design is better for understanding participant perspectives after collecting numerical data?. a.Sequential Explanatory Design. b.Grounded Theory. c.Concurrent Design. d.Randomized Control Trial.

What does unethical research practice include?. a.Data fabrication and plagiarism. b.Citing all sources. c.Full disclosure of risks. d.Following university rules.

A research that collects survey data and then conducts interviews for interpretation uses: a.Concurrent Triangulation. b.Sequential Explanatory Design. c.Quantitative only. d.Exploratory Design.

Which of the following best describes the Embedded Design?. a.One form of data supports another main data type. b.Only qualitative data is used in the first phase. c.Quantitative and qualitative data are collected at the same time. d.Both methods are given equal priority.