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The purpose of triangulation in the mixed methods approach to research is to
 
  a. forge the convergence of data collected from the different methods.
  b. investigate patterns of consistencies and inconsistencies in the study's findings.
  c. to understand a research problem using various data methods, time dimensions, and paradigms.
  d. All of these.

Question 2

What are the four elements that comprise Skinner's approach to instruction?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

On the basis of his laboratory research, Skinner believed that teachers should do the following:
a.clearly communicate the objective of the lesson (be clear about what is to be taught)
b. arrange instruction so that it progresses from simple to advanced ideas (teach first things first)
c. provide students with however much time they need to learn the material (allow students to learn at their own rate)
d. design instruction that requires only small, obvious steps to progress from one point to another and that contains prompts to help students come up with the correct answer (program the subject matter)



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