Mixed Methods Research Quiz

What is the main purpose of a mixed methods research design?

• To collect only qualitative data

• To collect, analyze, and mix both quantitative and qualitative research in a single study

• To analyze statistical data

• To collect only quantitative data

Which type of research involves collecting numerical data that can be subjected to statistical analysis?

• Mixed Methods Research

• Quantitative Research

• Exploratory Design

• Qualitative Research

When should a researcher use mixed methods research?

• When only qualitative data is needed

• When only quantitative data is needed

• When both quantitative and qualitative data provide a better understanding than either type alone

• When the research problem is simple

What is the main advantage of using mixed methods research?

• Simplicity in combining data

• Limited resources required

• Provides a broader and more complete picture of the literature on a given topic

• Quick data collection and analysis

Which mixed method design involves collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data concurrently?

• Exploratory Design

• Explanatory Design

• Embedded Design

• Convergent Design

What is the main purpose of the Explanatory Design in mixed methods research?

• To first explore because variables, theories, hypotheses are not known

• To address different questions that call for different methods

• To use qualitative data to help explain quantitative results that need further exploration

• To collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data within a quantitative research design

Which design in mixed methods research involves collecting and analyzing qualitative data first followed by quantitative data?

• Embedded Design

• Exploratory Design

• Explanatory Design

• Convergent Design

What is the main strength of the Embedded Design in mixed methods research?

• May require less time and fewer resources

• Difficult to converge two sets of different data

• Difficult to secure IRB approval

• Requires substantial effort and expertise

When should a researcher choose the Convergent Design in mixed methods research?

• When the research problem is quantitatively oriented

• When new questions have emerged from qualitative results

• When both types of data have equal value for understanding the research problem

• When the researcher needs to address different questions that call for different methods

What is the main challenge of the Exploratory Design in mixed methods research?

• Must specify purpose for collecting the supplemental data

• Two phases require lengthy time to implement

• Requires substantial effort and expertise

• Difficult to secure IRB approval