What are the advantages and disadvantages of conducting mixed ...

[joe]

What are the advantages and disadvantages of conducting mixed methods research?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A ____________ is threat to internal validity when groups in an experiment are not equivalent at the beginning of the experiment with regard to the dependent variable.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

Students should identify and explain:
(a) Advantages
(i) Qualitative information (words, pictures) can add meaning and depth to numbers.
(ii) Quantitative information can add clarity and precision to words and pictures.
(iii) Enhances the researcher's ability to answer a greater range of research questions.
(iv) Potentially enhances both validity and reliability.
(v) Examining an object of study using multiple approaches allows for more complete knowledge.
(b) Disadvantages
(i) Carrying out multiple methods simultaneously can be taxing.
(ii) The researcher has to be competent in multiple research approaches.
(iii) Potential to be criticized by methodological purists.
(iv) It is potentially more expensive and time consuming.

Answer to Question 2

selection bias

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