When Planning a Mixed-Methods Study, a Researcher Should Consider All

question 7

Multiple Choice

When planning a mixed-methods study, a researcher should consider all but one statement below.Which statement is not true?

• A)Identify research questions to frame the qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• B)Avoid submitting a proposal to IRB to consider special ethical issues due to the complex nature of collecting various sets of data.
• C)Be prepared to review additional literature if the study has two-phases.
• D)Explain how a study's quantitative and qualitative parts come together-or in some cases don't come together.

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Definitions:

Gay Fraternal Twin

A homosexual individual who has a fraternal (non-identical) twin, used in studies to understand the role of genetics vs. environment in sexual orientation.

Homosexual Parents

Parents who identify as homosexual, focusing on their role in raising children within a family structure.

Sexual Fluidity

The understanding that an individual's sexual attractions, preferences, and identity can change over time rather than being fixed.

Romantic Attraction

The feelings of desire and affection one person feels towards another with whom they wish to establish or maintain a close, intimate relationship.