The following are characteristics that distinguish mixed methods research designs except?
A) the weight given to quantitative and qualitative data.
B) the sequence of collecting quantitative and qualitative data.
C) the analysis techniques for the two forms of data.
D) the use of quantitative and qualitative data in multiple studies.

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The use of quantitative and qualitative data in multiple studies is not a characteristic that distinguishes mixed methods research designs. Instead, it refers to the use of multiple methods in one study, which is a distinguishing characteristic. The three other options listed (weight given to data, sequence of collecting data, analysis techniques) are all characteristics that distinguish mixed methods research designs.

The Following Are Characteristics That Distinguish Mixed Methods Research Designs