Explain mixed-methods research and the convergent, explanatory, and exploratory designs.

Explain mixed-methods research and the convergent, explanatory, and exploratory designs.

• A. Mixed methods combine qualitative and quantitative approaches; convergent collects simultaneously; explanatory uses quantitative first then qualitative; exploratory uses qualitative first then quantitative.
• B. Mixed methods use only one method.
• C. Convergent designs use sequential data collection.
• D. Mixed-methods are less rigorous than single-method.

Answer: (A)