In a Mixed Methods Study to Develop and Test a New

question 1

Multiple Choice

In a mixed methods study to develop and test a new instrument, upon which element of the study is greater emphasis typically placed?

• A) Qualitative element.
• B) Quantitative element.
• C) Equal emphasis is placed upon the quantitative and qualitative elements.
• D) Varying emphasis is placed upon the quantitative and qualitative elements during the research.

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Proposition

A proposition or statement that is conditional and asserts a possible outcome if certain conditions are met.

Antecedent

In logic, the first half of a hypothetical proposition; in general, any preceding event, condition, or cause.

Consequent

In logic, the consequent is the second part of a conditional statement, typically following "then." For example, in "If P, then Q," Q is the consequent.

Categorical Proposition

A statement that asserts or denies something about every member of a category, involving a subject and a predicate and classified based on quality (affirmative or negative) and quantity (universal or particular).