Which of the Following Best Describes the Major Intention of Using

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the major intention of using a convergent parallel mixed methods design?

A) To attempt to offset the weaknesses of each method of data collection
B) To turn qualitative textual data into quantitative numerical data for easier analysis
C) To use qualitative data to design an instrument and quantitative data to build on the findings
D) To use quantitative data to describe general trends and the qualitative data to explain these trends