Which one of the following is not an important feature of the ...

[Jkov05]

Which one of the following is not an important feature of the mixed methods approach to research?
 
  a. It seeks clarity and collaboration collaborations of the study's findings.
  b. It seeks alternative interpretations.
  c. It seeks to establish narratives as an important source of data.
  d. It investigates commonalities and contradictions.
  e. It expands the breadth and depth of a study.

Question 2

Define a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement and summarize the general effect of a VR schedule on behavior.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Dunkey]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Variable ratio schedules of reinforcement reward the individual after a varying number of appropriate responses. VR schedules tend to produce high and consistent rates of responding because the respondent never knows when the reinforcer will be given.

[Jkov05]

TYSM

[juliaf]

Excellent