In a multi-phase study Sue begins by conducting a focus group. She then uses that information to develop a written measure that is administered to a new group of participants. By using different measures to assess the same topic of interest, Sue is using:
A) triangulation.
B) mixed methods research.
C) reflexivity.
D) a holistic analysis.

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Triangulation involves using multiple methods or data sources in research to develop a comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon. By starting with a focus group and then developing a written measure based on that information, Sue is integrating different types of data collection to enrich her research findings.

In a Multi-Phase Study Sue Begins by Conducting a Focus