Of the Following, Which Best Illustrates an Example of a Mixed

question 6

Multiple Choice

Of the following, which best illustrates an example of a mixed methods study that addresses students' selection of a major at a large land-grant university?

• A) Karen uses high school grades, university grades, and scores on a career placement survey to predict students' major.
• B) Jonna uses high school grades, SAT scores, and university placement exam scores to classify likely success in a given major.
• C) Bonnie interviews high school students about their career aspirations and follows them through their second year of university collecting interview data every 3 months..
• D) Pui-wa collects career placement survey data and conducts follow-up interviews with a portion of the respondents selected based upon their major.

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Definitions:

Ethical Behavior

The conduct that is consistent with what society, groups, or individuals deem to be correct moral principles.

Future Favors

The expectation or arrangement of receiving help, support, or advantage at a later time, as a return for one's current action or service.

American Concept

Refers to ideals and values commonly associated with the United States, such as freedom, democracy, and individualism.

Principle of Utilitarianism

A moral principle that proposes the optimal action is the one that enhances overall happiness, commonly understood as the action that results in the highest level of well-being for the largest group of individuals.