In Mixed Methods Research

question 51

Multiple Choice

In mixed methods research:

• A)Different data gathering methods are used in the research project.
• B)Both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics are used.
• C)The data gathering methods used are mixed.
• D)Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used in the research project

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Definitions:

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity formation and his theory categorizing identity development into four statuses.

Foreclosure

In identity development, the premature commitment to an identity without adequate exploration of other options.

Diffusion

The process where particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, used metaphorically in various fields to describe the spread of information or technology.

Lifespan Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines human development from birth through old age, considering biological, emotional, cognitive, and social changes.