Of the following, which best illustrates an example of a mixed-methods study that addresses selection of a major at a large land-grant university?
A) Karen uses high school grades, university grades, and scores on a career placement survey to predict students' major.
B) Jonna uses high school grades, SAT scores, and university placement exam scores to classify likely success in a given major.
C) Bonnie interviews high school students about their career aspirations and follows them through their second year of university collecting interview data every 3 months..
D) Pui-wa collects career placement survey data and conducts follow-up interviews with a portion of the respondents selected based upon their major.

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Option D involves collecting both quantitative data (career placement survey) and qualitative data (follow-up interviews) to better understand the selection of a major at a large land-grant university. This mixed-methods approach allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the topic, as it acknowledges that students' decisions regarding their major may be influenced by a range of factors, including their interests, previous experiences, and career goals. The other options only utilize one type of data, which may not provide as full an understanding of the issue.

Of the Following, Which Best Illustrates an Example of a Mixed-Methods