Which of the following are true of the mixed methods research design? Select all that apply
A) Qualitative and quantitative methods are complementary and avoid limitations of a single approach to research.
B) A mix of qualitative and quantitative research should be used in all research studies.
C) Complexity of the subject may require the use of both paradigms to ensure rigorous research.
D) Triangulation allows the researcher to the alternative interpretations of the data which help shape the result.
A, C, D
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Qualitative and quantitative approaches are complementary. By using mixed methods, researchers can possibly avoid the limitations of a single approach. Triangulation of methods can provide opportunities for testing alternative interpretations of the data, and for examining the extent to which the context helped to shape the results. The complexity of a problem may require the use of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Mixed methods research is effective for many, but not all, studies.
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