Question 1

Which of the following statements best summarizes the worldview-method argument that has been discussed among mixed methods and social science researchers?

Accepted Answer

A) There are many worldviews and many methods that researchers can use. 
B) There is a need for compatibility between worldview and method used. 
C) There are major differences between quantitative and qualitative research. 
D) The approach in research should be worldview first and then methods. 
A) There are many worldviews and many methods that researchers can use. 
B) There is a need for compatibility between worldview and method used. 
C) There are major differences between quantitative and qualitative research. 
D) The approach in research should be worldview first and then methods. B

Question 2

A visual representation of integration in mixed methods research is known as a

Accepted Answer

A) procedural diagram. 
B) conjoint analysis. 
C) joint matrix. 
D) joint display. 
A) procedural diagram. 
B) conjoint analysis. 
C) joint matrix. 
D) joint display. D

Question 3

Comparing the results of qualitative interviews with teachers side-by-side with quantitative results from a survey about relational competence is what type of integration?

Accepted Answer

A) embedding. 
B) juxtaposing. 
C) merging. 
D) connecting. 
A) embedding. 
B) juxtaposing. 
C) merging. 
D) connecting. C

Question 4

In a convergent design,methodological issues may arise when the researcher

Accepted Answer

A) first converges the data. 
B) begins to give unequal weight to one form of data. 
C) involves other researchers in a study. 
D) draws interpretations from unequal sample sizes. 
A) first converges the data. 
B) begins to give unequal weight to one form of data. 
C) involves other researchers in a study. 
D) draws interpretations from unequal sample sizes.

Question 5

The following questions apply to the sample mixed methods study by Igo,Kiewra
& Bruning 2008)at the end of Chapter 16.
In many mixed methods studies,the authors announce or foreshadow the type of mixed methods design in the title to the study.Examine the title in this study:
"Individual Differences and Intervention Flaws: A Sequential Explanatory Study of College Students' Copy-and-Paste Note Taking"
-By examining this title,what was the type of mixed methods design used?
________________

Accepted Answer

This was a

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a component of a mixed methods research design?

Accepted Answer

A) The use of both quantitative and qualitative data 
B) The sequence of collecting quantitative and qualitative data 
C) The integration of the quantitative and qualitative data 
D) The use of quantitative and qualitative data in multiple studies 
A) The use of both quantitative and qualitative data 
B) The sequence of collecting quantitative and qualitative data 
C) The integration of the quantitative and qualitative data 
D) The use of quantitative and qualitative data in multiple studies

Question 7

Of the factors listed below,which one is a disadvantage of using mixed methods research?

Accepted Answer

A) The two forms of data may yield multiple perspectives. 
B) The design requires extensive data collection that may stretch a researcher's resources. 
C) The design is a newer approach to research relative to quantitative and qualitative. 
D) The design cannot incorporate a theory. 
A) The two forms of data may yield multiple perspectives. 
B) The design requires extensive data collection that may stretch a researcher's resources. 
C) The design is a newer approach to research relative to quantitative and qualitative. 
D) The design cannot incorporate a theory.

Question 8

The mixed methods researcher gives equal priority to both quantitative and qualitative data.This design is most likely

Accepted Answer

A) convergent. 
B) explanatory sequential. 
C) exploratory sequential. 
D) transformative. 
A) convergent. 
B) explanatory sequential. 
C) exploratory sequential. 
D) transformative.

Question 9

Today the focus in mixed methods research is on

Accepted Answer

A) reflecting on the characteristics and development of mixed methods. 
B) creating figures that provide visualizations of the design. 
C) mixing different forms of quantitative and qualitative data. 
D) advocating for the applied nature of mixed methods research. 
A) reflecting on the characteristics and development of mixed methods. 
B) creating figures that provide visualizations of the design. 
C) mixing different forms of quantitative and qualitative data. 
D) advocating for the applied nature of mixed methods research.

Question 10

The mixed methods researcher uses qualitative findings to build to quantitative data.This design is most likely

Accepted Answer

A) convergent. 
B) explanatory sequential. 
C) exploratory sequential. 
D) transformative. 
A) convergent. 
B) explanatory sequential. 
C) exploratory sequential. 
D) transformative.

Question 11

Which of the following best represents the notation for a convergent design?

Accepted Answer

A) QUAL * QUAN 
B) QUAL $\rightarrow$ QUAN 
C) quan $\rightarrow$ QUAL 
D) QUAL + QUAN 
A) QUAL * QUAN 
B) QUAL $\rightarrow$ QUAN 
C) quan $\rightarrow$ QUAL 
D) QUAL + QUAN

Question 12

Which of the following research questions best fits the convergent design?

Accepted Answer

A) Is the instrument we develop in the second phase as a result of exploring in the first phase)a better instrument that those available to measure the variables? 
B) How do the quantitative and qualitative databases compare and present consistent findings or diverge and show contradictory findings? 
C) How does the qualitative follow up data help us to better understand the quantitative first phase results? 
D) How can the social issue be better addressed using results from both quantitative and qualitative findings? 
A) Is the instrument we develop in the second phase as a result of exploring in the first phase)a better instrument that those available to measure the variables? 
B) How do the quantitative and qualitative databases compare and present consistent findings or diverge and show contradictory findings? 
C) How does the qualitative follow up data help us to better understand the quantitative first phase results? 
D) How can the social issue be better addressed using results from both quantitative and qualitative findings?

Question 13

The following questions apply to the sample mixed methods study by Igo,Kiewra
& Bruning 2008)at the end of Chapter 16.
In many mixed methods studies,the authors announce or foreshadow the type of mixed methods design in the title to the study.Examine the title in this study:
"Individual Differences and Intervention Flaws: A Sequential Explanatory Study of College Students' Copy-and-Paste Note Taking"
-In what ways do the authors give "priority" to quantitative research in this study? Mention at least two ways.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Accepted Answer

Further,the title announces th

Question 14

The following questions apply to the sample mixed methods study by Igo,Kiewra
& Bruning 2008)at the end of Chapter 16.
In many mixed methods studies,the authors announce or foreshadow the type of mixed methods design in the title to the study.Examine the title in this study:
"Individual Differences and Intervention Flaws: A Sequential Explanatory Study of College Students' Copy-and-Paste Note Taking"
-Also by examining the title,how do the authors foreshadow that both qualitative and quantitative data will be collected?
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

Accepted Answer

The authors used the words,"in

Question 15

What potential ethical issue is most relevant to a study using an experimental design?

Accepted Answer

A) Participants may be further marginalized during the study. 
B) The researcher may minimize the importance of a sample because of its size. 
C) Interviews conducted during the intervention may influence outcomes. 
D) Potentially disrupting the research sites. 
A) Participants may be further marginalized during the study. 
B) The researcher may minimize the importance of a sample because of its size. 
C) Interviews conducted during the intervention may influence outcomes. 
D) Potentially disrupting the research sites.

Question 16

A mixed methods researcher who is embracing different perspectives about values of research and engaging with individuals who hold different perspectives is using what worldview?

Accepted Answer

A) Pragmatism 
B) Dialectical pluralism 
C) Transformative perspective 
D) Constructivism 
A) Pragmatism 
B) Dialectical pluralism 
C) Transformative perspective 
D) Constructivism

Question 17

List three of the criteria for evaluating a mixed methods study.

Accepted Answer

Possible answers include: Uses the words

Question 18

Which one of the following is the best justification for why you might use mixed methods research as your design?

Accepted Answer

A) To converge two forms of qualitative data to better understand a trait. 
B) To converge quantitative and qualitative data to better understand a problem. 
C) To keep quantitative and qualitative data separate within a study. 
D) To test the quantitative interpretations using qualitative data. 
A) To converge two forms of qualitative data to better understand a trait. 
B) To converge quantitative and qualitative data to better understand a problem. 
C) To keep quantitative and qualitative data separate within a study. 
D) To test the quantitative interpretations using qualitative data.

Question 19

What is meant by the term "priority" when it is used in mixed methods research?

Accepted Answer

A) Whether quantitative or qualitative data are given increased emphasis 
B) Whether the title to the study indicates a priority for mixed methods research 
C) Whether the interpretation is given a priority in the mixed methods study 
D) Whether quantitative or qualitative data are collected first in the study 
A) Whether quantitative or qualitative data are given increased emphasis 
B) Whether the title to the study indicates a priority for mixed methods research 
C) Whether the interpretation is given a priority in the mixed methods study 
D) Whether quantitative or qualitative data are collected first in the study

Question 20

The following questions apply to the sample mixed methods study by Igo,Kiewra
& Bruning 2008)at the end of Chapter 16.
In many mixed methods studies,the authors announce or foreshadow the type of mixed methods design in the title to the study.Examine the title in this study:
"Individual Differences and Intervention Flaws: A Sequential Explanatory Study of College Students' Copy-and-Paste Note Taking"
-The mixed methods researcher collects quantitative data in the first sequence followed by qualitative interviews.The design is most likely

Accepted Answer

A) convergent. 
B) explanatory sequential. 
C) exploratory sequential. 
D) transformative. 
A) convergent. 
B) explanatory sequential. 
C) exploratory sequential. 
D) transformative.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the worldview-method argument that has been discussed among mixed methods and social science researchers?

A visual representation of integration in mixed methods research is known as a

Comparing the results of qualitative interviews with teachers side-by-side with quantitative results from a survey about relational competence is what type of integration?

In a convergent design,methodological issues may arise when the researcher

Which of the following is NOT a component of a mixed methods research design?

Of the factors listed below,which one is a disadvantage of using mixed methods research?

The mixed methods researcher gives equal priority to both quantitative and qualitative data.This design is most likely

Today the focus in mixed methods research is on

The mixed methods researcher uses qualitative findings to build to quantitative data.This design is most likely

Which of the following best represents the notation for a convergent design?

Which of the following research questions best fits the convergent design?

What potential ethical issue is most relevant to a study using an experimental design?

A mixed methods researcher who is embracing different perspectives about values of research and engaging with individuals who hold different perspectives is using what worldview?

List three of the criteria for evaluating a mixed methods study.

Which one of the following is the best justification for why you might use mixed methods research as your design?

What is meant by the term "priority" when it is used in mixed methods research?

The Process of Conducting Research Using Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Identifying a Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

Specifying a Purpose and Research Questions or Hypotheses

Collecting Quantitative Data

Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data

Collecting Qualitative Data

Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data

Reporting and Evaluating Research

Experimental Designs

Correlational Designs

Survey Designs

Grounded Theory Designs

Ethnographic Designs

Narrative Research Designs

Action Research Designs

Filters

Exam 16: Mixed Methods Designs

Which of the following statements best summarizes the worldview-method argument that has been discussed among mixed methods and social science researchers?

A visual representation of integration in mixed methods research is known as a

Comparing the results of qualitative interviews with teachers side-by-side with quantitative results from a survey about relational competence is what type of integration?

In a convergent design,methodological issues may arise when the researcher

Which of the following is NOT a component of a mixed methods research design?

Of the factors listed below,which one is a disadvantage of using mixed methods research?

The mixed methods researcher gives equal priority to both quantitative and qualitative data.This design is most likely

Today the focus in mixed methods research is on

The mixed methods researcher uses qualitative findings to build to quantitative data.This design is most likely

Which of the following best represents the notation for a convergent design?

Which of the following research questions best fits the convergent design?

What potential ethical issue is most relevant to a study using an experimental design?

A mixed methods researcher who is embracing different perspectives about values of research and engaging with individuals who hold different perspectives is using what worldview?

List three of the criteria for evaluating a mixed methods study.

Which one of the following is the best justification for why you might use mixed methods research as your design?

What is meant by the term "priority" when it is used in mixed methods research?

The Process of Conducting Research Using Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Identifying a Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

Specifying a Purpose and Research Questions or Hypotheses

Collecting Quantitative Data

Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data

Collecting Qualitative Data

Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data

Reporting and Evaluating Research

Experimental Designs

Correlational Designs

Survey Designs

Grounded Theory Designs

Ethnographic Designs

Narrative Research Designs

Action Research Designs

Filters