When researchers follow up on outliers or extreme cases with qualitative methods based upon their quantitative data, they are employing an) __________ approach to mixed-methods research.
A) triangulation.
B) interpretation.
C) exploratory.
D) explanatory.

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The explanatory approach in mixed-methods research involves using qualitative methods to explain or build upon initial quantitative findings, such as investigating outliers or extreme cases.

When Researchers Follow Up on Outliers or Extreme Cases with Qualitative