Which of the following represents a converging operations approach?
A) A scientist who conducts a correlational research design
B) A scientist who conducts an experiment
C) A scientist who conducts many different descriptive research projects
D) A scientist who conducts an experimental, a correlational, and a descriptive research project with the hopes that the findings from each project will show similar results

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A converging operations approach involves using multiple research methods to address the same question, with the hope that all methods will produce similar results, thereby providing stronger evidence for a particular conclusion. Option D explicitly describes this approach by mentioning the use of experimental, correlational, and descriptive research projects to achieve convergent findings.

Which of the Following Represents a Converging Operations Approach