Question 1

When we want to verify whether a cause produces an effect in general,we are more likely to use quantitative methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about quantitative and qualitative methods?

Accepted Answer

A) Qualitative research can sometimes pave the way for quantitative studies on the same subject. 
B) Quantitative research generally should come before qualitative studies on the same subject. 
C) Qualitative studies need to be followed by quantitative studies before the results can be sufficient. 
D) Quantitative studies need to be followed by qualitative studies before the results can be sufficient.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about quantitative and qualitative methods?

Accepted Answer

A) Quantitative studies are more likely than qualitative studies to be more generalizable. 
B) Qualitative studies are more likely than quantitative studies to be more generalizable. 
C) Qualitative studies tend to have less contextual detail than quantitative studies. 
D) Quantitative studies are more likely than qualitative studies to use grounded theory.

Question 4

Quantitative research methods are more likely than qualitative methods to begin with a flexible plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about the convergent mixed methods design?

Accepted Answer

A) Qualitative data collection precedes quantitative data collection. 
B) Quantitative data collection precedes qualitative data collection. 
C) Qualitative and quantitative data collection occur simultaneously. 
D) It is the same as the exploratory sequential mixed methods design.

Question 6

Qualitative research methods are compatible with quantitative research methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements best typifies a mixed methods study?

Accepted Answer

A) A study that ends with a qualitative method but emphasizes a quantitative method. 
B) A study that emphasizes a qualitative method and implements it concurrently with a quantitative method. 
C) A study that has an equal emphasis on a qualitative and a quantitative method but
Does not implement them both concurrently. 
D) All of these are equally likely to be called a mixed methods study.

Exam 3: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

When we want to verify whether a cause produces an effect in general,we are more likely to use quantitative methods.

Which of the following statements is true about quantitative and qualitative methods?

Which of the following statements is true about quantitative and qualitative methods?

Quantitative research methods are more likely than qualitative methods to begin with a flexible plan.

Which of the following statements is true about the convergent mixed methods design?

Qualitative research methods are compatible with quantitative research methods.

Which of the following statements best typifies a mixed methods study?