Dr Perry Conducts a Study in Which She Evaluates the Effectiveness

question 67

Multiple Choice

Dr. Perry conducts a study in which she evaluates the effectiveness of an adult literacy program. The study is both quantitative and qualitative in nature, and the 30 participants are treated as equal researchers in the study. What research method is Dr. Perry MOST likely to use?

• A) case study
• B) naturalistic observation
• C) participatory action research
• D) focus group

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