Paul Is Conducting a Mixed Research Study

question 116

Multiple Choice

Paul is conducting a mixed research study. He will interact with the participants on two occasions. During the first interaction, participants will complete a questionnaire. During the second, Paul will interview them about the topic he is studying. This study uses:

• A) Identical sequential sampling design.
• B) Identical concurrent sampling design.
• C) parallel sequential sampling design

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