With a Staged Mixed-Methods Design

question 44

Multiple Choice

With a staged mixed-methods design,

• A)qualitative and quantitative methods are used concurrently in the research but one is given priority
• B)qualitative and quantitative methods are used in sequence in the research and one is given priority
• C)qualitative and quantitative methods are used concurrently in the research and both are given equal importance
• D)qualitative and quantitative methods are used in sequence in the research and both are given equal importance

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