Which One of the Following Is an Inappropriate Justification for Using

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an inappropriate justification for using mixed methods research?

• A) There is a need to further explain statistical results by exploring a few cases
• B) There is a need to test the quantitative results using qualitative data
• C) There is a need to compare quantitative and qualitative data to better under?stand a problem
• D) There is a need to use quantitative and qualitative data to best address the research problem

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Definitions:

Fear Appeal

A persuasive message that attempts to arouse fear in order to divert behavior through the highlighting of negative consequences.

Stanley Milgram

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Evaluation Apprehension

Concern that others are evaluating our behavior.