Deck 23: Mixed-Methods Research

Question 1

A Mixed-Methods design would NOT include:

A) Causal comparative and ethnographic approaches
B) Grounded theory and case study approaches
C) Phenomenological and correlational approaches
D) Experimental and biographical approaches

Answer 1

Grounded theory and case study approaches

Question 2

Advantages of Mixed-Methods studies include:

A) Difficulty and narrowness
B) Comprehensiveness and thoroughness
C) Training and Cost
D) Instrumentation and sampling

Answer 2

Comprehensiveness and thoroughness

Question 3

Disadvantages of Mixed-Methods studies include:

A) Difficulty and narrowness
B) Comprehensiveness and thoroughness
C) Training and cost
D) Instrumentation and sampling

Answer 3

Training and cost

Question 4

Quantitizing refers to:

A) Following a qualitative study with a quantitative one
B) Using inferential statistics
C) Putting qualitative data into quantitative form
D) Using descriptive statistics

Question 5

Qualitizing refers to:

A) Following a quantitative study with a qualitative one
B) Changing quantitative information into qualitative information
C) Increasing the validity of data
D) Enhancing the transferability of results

Question 6

'Advocacy lens' refers to:

A) Stating political implications of a study
B) Critical analysis of a study
C) A study of political opinions
D) A research purpose of improving conditions

Question 7

Philosophic differences as to the value of Mixed-Methods research distinguish:

A) Purists from pragmatists
B) Positivists from postmodernists
C) Conservatives from progressives
D) None of the above

Question 8

Considerations in sample selection in Mixed-Methods research include whether:

A) One sample is a subgroup of another
B) Both samples use the same participants
C) The two samples are completely different
D) All the above

Question 9

The distinguishing characteristic of 'Mixed-Models' research is:

A) Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches within different phases
B) Use of both qualitative and quantitative designs
C) Use of both qualitative and quantitative data
D) All the above

Question 10

Which is NOT true of evaluating a Mixed-Methods study?

A) It requires assessment of each method used
B) It is more complex than in other methods
C) It is more subjective than with other methods
D) It includes the same criteria as other methods

Question 11

The intent of a Mixed-Methods triangulation design is to:

A) Validate instruments
B) Confirm results
C) Enhance generalizability
D) Save time and resources

Question 12

The intent of a Mixed-Methods exploratory design is to:

A) Clarify prior findings
B) Develop new instruments
C) Discover and validate variables and relationships
D) Enhance internal validity

Question 13

The intent of a Mixed-Methods explanatory design is to:

A) Provide interesting detail
B) Enhance generalizability
C) Correct procedural mistakes
D) Further clarify findings

Question 14

When designing a study it is not a good idea to use both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Question 15

Conducting a Mixed-Methods study requires a variety of research skills.

Question 16

Internal validity is of little concern in a Mixed-Methods study.

Question 17

Mixed-Methods studies require different instruments than other methods.

Question 18

Preparing both quantitative and qualitative research questions is discouraged.

Question 19

Before starting on a Mixed-Methods study, a justification for using this method should be prepared.

Question 20

The popularity of Mixed-Methods resear