Question 1

In concurrent triangulation design, either the quantitative or the qualitative model must be designated as the core model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is true about concurrent transformative design?

Accepted Answer

A)  A core qualitative or quantitative method must be identified. 
B)  Methods must be nested. 
C)  Methods must be triangulated. 
D)  Methods may be either nested or triangulated. 
A)  A core qualitative or quantitative method must be identified. 
B)  Methods must be nested. 
C)  Methods must be triangulated. 
D)  Methods may be either nested or triangulated. D

Question 3

Mixed-methods design is a subset of multiple-methods designs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

"QUAL + quan" denotes a study that is primarily qualitative with a secondary sequential quantitative component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is not true about sequential transformative design?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is a design where there are two separate and subsequent phases of data collection and analysis. 
B)  The design utilizes a clearly identified theoretical perspective to direct the research question toward change in policy, action, or ideology. 
C)  Either the quantitative model or the qualitative model can be used as the core model. 
D)  The theoretical drive is exclusively deductive. 
A)  This is a design where there are two separate and subsequent phases of data collection and analysis. 
B)  The design utilizes a clearly identified theoretical perspective to direct the research question toward change in policy, action, or ideology. 
C)  Either the quantitative model or the qualitative model can be used as the core model. 
D)  The theoretical drive is exclusively deductive.

Question 6

Which of the following is true about sequential exploratory design?

Accepted Answer

A)  An investigator first collects in-depth and nuanced information about a phenomenon using a qualitative tradition. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes quantitative data. The two approaches are analyzed separately. 
B)  An investigator first collects in-depth and nuanced information about a phenomenon using a quantitative tradition. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes qualitative data. The two approaches are analyzed separately. 
C)  An investigator first collects in-depth and nuanced information about a phenomenon using a qualitative tradition. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes quantitative data. The two approaches are analyzed simultaneously. 
D)  An investigator first collects in-depth and nuanced information about a phenomenon using a quantitative tradition. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes qualitative data. The two approaches are analyzed simultaneously. 
A)  An investigator first collects in-depth and nuanced information about a phenomenon using a qualitative tradition. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes quantitative data. The two approaches are analyzed separately. 
B)  An investigator first collects in-depth and nuanced information about a phenomenon using a quantitative tradition. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes qualitative data. The two approaches are analyzed separately. 
C)  An investigator first collects in-depth and nuanced information about a phenomenon using a qualitative tradition. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes quantitative data. The two approaches are analyzed simultaneously. 
D)  An investigator first collects in-depth and nuanced information about a phenomenon using a quantitative tradition. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes qualitative data. The two approaches are analyzed simultaneously.

Question 7

Which of the following is true about concurrent triangulation designs?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is a design where both qualitative and quantitative data are gathered, and results are validated by virtue of having been confirmed through multiple data collection techniques. 
B)  This is a design where only qualitative data is gathered, and results are validated by virtue of having been confirmed through quantitative data collection techniques. 
C)  This is a design where only quantitative data is gathered, and results are validated by virtue of having been confirmed through qualitative data collection techniques. 
D)  This is a design where both qualitative and quantitative data are gathered, and results are validated by virtue of having been confirmed through quantitative data collection techniques. 
A)  This is a design where both qualitative and quantitative data are gathered, and results are validated by virtue of having been confirmed through multiple data collection techniques. 
B)  This is a design where only qualitative data is gathered, and results are validated by virtue of having been confirmed through quantitative data collection techniques. 
C)  This is a design where only quantitative data is gathered, and results are validated by virtue of having been confirmed through qualitative data collection techniques. 
D)  This is a design where both qualitative and quantitative data are gathered, and results are validated by virtue of having been confirmed through quantitative data collection techniques.

Question 8

Morse offered four principles for a mixed-methods design. These include all of the following except for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognize the theoretical drive of the project 
B)  Adhere to the methodological assumptions of the core method 
C)  Adhere to pragmatism 
D)  Recognize the role of the imported models to the project 
A)  Recognize the theoretical drive of the project 
B)  Adhere to the methodological assumptions of the core method 
C)  Adhere to pragmatism 
D)  Recognize the role of the imported models to the project

Question 9

Theoretical drive is the main reasoning process required for the purpose of a project (i.e., inductive or deductive).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Naturalistic research traditions include experimental, post-positivist, and qualitative studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Triangulation is the practice of gathering data from a number of different sources for the purposes of detaching the method of measurement from the phenomenon being measured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true about sequential explanatory design?

Accepted Answer

A)  An investigator first collects and analyzes core qualitative data used to explain or predict phenomena. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes quantitative data. The two approaches are analyzed separately. 
B)  An investigator first collects and analyzes core quantitative data used to explain or predict phenomena. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes qualitative data. The two approaches are analyzed separately. 
C)  An investigator first collects and analyzes core qualitative data used to explain or predict phenomena. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes quantitative data. The two approaches are analyzed simultaneously. 
D)  An investigator first collects and analyzes core quantitative data used to explain or predict phenomena. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes qualitative data. The two approaches are analyzed simultaneously. 
A)  An investigator first collects and analyzes core qualitative data used to explain or predict phenomena. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes quantitative data. The two approaches are analyzed separately. 
B)  An investigator first collects and analyzes core quantitative data used to explain or predict phenomena. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes qualitative data. The two approaches are analyzed separately. 
C)  An investigator first collects and analyzes core qualitative data used to explain or predict phenomena. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes quantitative data. The two approaches are analyzed simultaneously. 
D)  An investigator first collects and analyzes core quantitative data used to explain or predict phenomena. Secondly, the investigator collects and analyzes qualitative data. The two approaches are analyzed simultaneously.

Question 13

A mixed-methods study may have more than one theoretical drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 34: Using Mixed-Methods Designs to Study Therapy and Its Outcomes

In concurrent triangulation design, either the quantitative or the qualitative model must be designated as the core model.

Which of the following is true about concurrent transformative design?

Mixed-methods design is a subset of multiple-methods designs.

"QUAL + quan" denotes a study that is primarily qualitative with a secondary sequential quantitative component.

What is not true about sequential transformative design?

Which of the following is true about sequential exploratory design?

Which of the following is true about concurrent triangulation designs?

Morse offered four principles for a mixed-methods design. These include all of the following except for?

Theoretical drive is the main reasoning process required for the purpose of a project (i.e., inductive or deductive).

Naturalistic research traditions include experimental, post-positivist, and qualitative studies.

Triangulation is the practice of gathering data from a number of different sources for the purposes of detaching the method of measurement from the phenomenon being measured.

Which of the following is true about sequential explanatory design?

A mixed-methods study may have more than one theoretical drive.

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Philosophical Foundations of Research

Reading and Understanding Published and Presented Research

Critically Appraising and Classifying Published and Presented Research

Managing Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice: An International Imperative

Professional Responsibility and Roles in Research

The Role of Theory in Occupational Therapy

Steps in the Research Process and Characteristics of Sound Research

Conducting a Literature Review

Generating Research Questions and Defining Specific Aims and Hypotheses

Selecting the Research Method

Writing the Research Proposal

Ensuring Ethical Research

Securing Samples and Performance Sites

Design Considerations in Qualitative Research

Collecting Qualitative Data

Contemporary Tools for Managing and Analyzing Qualitative Data

Qualitative Approaches to Interpreting and Reporting Data

Quantitative Research Designs: Defining Variables and Their Relationships With One Another

Developing and Evaluating Quantitative Data Collection Instruments

Collecting Quantitative Data

Entering, Storing, and Managing Data

Deciding on an Approach to Data Analysis

Meta-Analysis

Single-Subject Research

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Disseminating Research: Presenting, Writing, and Publishing

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