What Factors Would Lead Logically to the Mixed Methods Approach

question 28

Multiple Choice

What factors would lead logically to the mixed methods approach to research?

• A) When the quantitative approach alone is not adequate.
• B) When the qualitative approach alone is not adequate.
• C) When both are needed to get adequate answers to a posed research topic.
• D) None of these.
• E) All of these.

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