Which of the Following Are True Statements About the Mixed-Methods

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true statements about the mixed-methods design strategy known as convergent concurrent strategy? Select all that apply.

• A) A strategy used when the researcher collects and analyzes quantitative data,and then collects and analyzes qualitative data to explain the quantitative findings.
• B) It is selected when a researcher wishes to use quantitative and qualitative methods to confirm,cross-validate,or corroborate findings using a single sample or two samples from the same population.
• C) A strategy used when the researcher collects quantitative and qualitative data at the same time,analyzes each set of data,and integrates the findings.
• D) It may be used when the researcher wants to expand on what is known about a phenomenon and the researcher does not want the content of the quantitative instruments to bias data collected qualitatively.
• E) Parallel design is often called exploratory sequential strategy because quantitative and qualitative data collection processes are conducted at the same time.

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