A Mixed Methods Researcher Decides to Study the Use of Vaping

question 22

Multiple Choice

A mixed methods researcher decides to study the use of vaping among high school students.The specific interest of the researcher is in examining what factors contribute to students frequently vaping.Further,variables can easily be identified from the literature on this topic,and thus the researcher plans to first conduct a survey with the high school students and then follow up with interviews with a few students.Which of the following designs characterizes this mixed methods design?

• A)A social justice mixed methods design
• B)A convergent mixed methods design
• C)An exploratory sequential mixed methods design
• D)An explanatory sequential mixed methods design

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Definitions:

Racial Prejudice

Preconceived negative judgment or opinion about individuals based solely on their race.

Crowds

A large number of individuals gathered together, often sharing a common purpose or interest.

Average Size Clique

Refers to the typical number of members in a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests or identities.

Peer Conformity

The tendency to adopt the behaviors, attitudes, or values of one's peer group in order to fit in or be accepted.