The mixed-methods design strategy that begins with the collection,analysis,and interpretation of quantitative data,followed by a qualitative phase is known as
A) convergent concurrent strategy.
B) exploratory sequential strategy.
C) explanatory sequential strategy.
D) parallel design.

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Explanatory sequential designs are used when the researcher collects and analyzes quantitative data,and then collects and analyzes qualitative data to explain the quantitative findings.These studies are most useful in providing answers to "why" and "how" questions that arise from quantitative findings.Convergent concurrent designs are used when the researcher collects quantitative and qualitative data at the same time,analyzes each set of data,and integrates the findings.Exploratory sequential designs may be used when the researcher wants to expand on what is known about a phenomenon and the researcher does not want the content of the quantitative instruments to bias data collected qualitatively.Parallel design is often called convergent concurrent strategy because quantitative and qualitative data collection processes are conducted at the same time.

The Mixed-Methods Design Strategy That Begins with the Collection,analysis,and Interpretation