Mixed-methods research is characterized by the use of
A)More than one qualitative method
B)More than one quantitative method
C)Quantitative, qualitative, and action research methods
D)Quantitative and qualitative methods

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Mixed-methods research involves the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods to answer research questions, so choice D is the best answer. While choice C mentions three types of methods, action research is a specific type of research that may or may not be used in mixed-methods research, so it is not the best answer. Choices A and B both suggest using multiple methods of the same type, which is not what is meant by mixed-methods research.

Mixed-Methods Research Is Characterized by the Use of