Dr Hayes Conducted a Mixed Methods Research Study with the Purpose

question 85

Multiple Choice

Dr. Hayes conducted a mixed methods research study with the purpose of seeking elaboration, enhancement, illustration, and clarification of the results from one method with the results from another method. What is the formal name for this purpose?

• A) Expansion
• B) Development
• C) Complementarity
• D) Triangulation

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Definitions:

Average

A statistical measure representing the central or typical value in a set of data, calculated by dividing the sum of the values by the number of values.

Student Test Scores

Quantitative measurements of a student's academic performance on standardized tests or examinations.

Median Value

The middle number in a sorted, ascending or descending, list of numbers and can be more descriptively considered the central value of a data set.

Average Value

The average value is a single number representing the central or typical value in a set of data, often calculated as the sum of all values divided by the number of values.