Jane Proposes a Study to Her Adviser

Multiple Choice

Jane proposes a study to her adviser. She explained that she intends to investigate college students' perception of student affairs and wants to use a mixed methods design. What would her adviser most likely ask her to consider first?

A) Develop a proposal for the IRB
B) Prepare a sampling plan for her mixed methods study
C) Identify a rationale for using a mixed methods research design
D) Begin with initial data collection