Which One of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of the Mixed

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the mixed methods approach?

• A) The mixed approach can break down a research topic into smaller parts for testing and can also be used to arrive at common or emerging themes in the data.
• B) The mixed approach is an attempt to understand the ever shifting complexities of human behaviors.
• C) The mixed approach usually results in strong external validity of the findings.

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Definitions:

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Switching Station

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