The Mixed Methods Approach Has Become More Appealing as a Research

question 9

Multiple Choice

The mixed methods approach has become more appealing as a research method due to

• A) the compatibility between the qualitative and quantitative approaches when both are used in a study.
• B) its pragmatic nature to seek meaningful answers to a complicated phenonemon.
• C) a high level of agreement among researchers on the philosophical underpinnings of the method
• D) its ability to replace the qualitative and quantitative approaches to research.

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