Post-Lecture Quiz on MMR

The four crises faced by mixed methods researchers are:

Representation, Legitimization, Integration and Policy

Representation, Legalization, Integration and Policy

Representation, Legitimation, Integration and Politics

Results, Legalization, Integrity and Politics

What is the difference between a sampling scheme and a sampling design?

A sampling scheme is a specific strategy used to select units for a study, whereas a sampling design is the name of the strategy

A sampling scheme is an evil plan for recruiting participants of a study, whereas a sampling design is an evidence-based method for recruiting participants

A sampling scheme and a sampling design are the same thing

A sampling scheme is a specific strategy used to select units for a study and a sampling design represents the framework within which sampling takes place

TRUE or FALSE. Most of the typologies of mixed methods research include the study's time orientation (i.e. Concurrent or sequential) as playing an integral role in sampling decisions.

True

False

Why is it important to understand sampling decisions specific to mixed methods research? Choose all that apply.

It's not important at all.

MMR involves the mixing of qualitative and quantitative research, therefore the sampling strategies may mix, increasing the complexity of sampling overall

The researcher hopes to be able to make both statistical and analytical generalizations

Sampling decisions require consideration of numerous factors and specific sampling strategies will be better suited to meet the needs of the MM study (e.g. Answer the research question, meet the research objectives, etc)

B, C and D

TRUE or FALSE. Sample size in mixed methods research does not matter, because the sample sizes used for the quantitative and qualitative components individually will balance out in the analysis once added up together.

True

False

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