Which One of the Following Is an Advantage of Using

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an advantage of using a mixed methods design in an educational research study?

• A) The weaknesses of quantitative data are offset by the advantages of qualitative data.
• B) Mixing different forms of data suggests that the researcher knows multiple forms of research.
• C) Faculty committee members on a student's committee may not be familiar with qualitative research.
• D) The use of two forms of data provides a complete picture of the databases.

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Definitions:

Somatic Sensing

Somatic sensing involves the perception of bodily sensations, including touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception, integral to physical experiences.

Integration

Summing up of excitatory and inhibitory signals by a neuron or by some part of the brain.

Ciliary Muscle

Within the ciliary body of the vertebrate eye, the ciliary muscle controls the shape of the lens.

Iris

Muscular ring that surrounds the pupil and regulates the passage of light through this opening.