The mixed methods approach is suitable when
A) the phenomenon to be studied needs to have very strong external validity.
B) considerable apriori knowledge is already known about a phenomenon to be examined.
C) confirmatory and exploratory evidence add to the study.
D) causal linkages need to be established among variables.

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The mixed methods approach is suitable when both confirmatory evidence (which strengthens pre-existing theories) and exploratory evidence (which generates new theories) can be used to study a phenomenon. Hence, in this case, the mixed methods approach is best suited as it can use both confirmatory and exploratory evidence to add to the study.

The Mixed Methods Approach Is Suitable When