Quiz – Combining Research Methods

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

Triangulation, pioneered by Denzin, is about:

Viewing a research question from multiple angles to validate findings

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Forcing numbers into stories

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Using a single dominant data source

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Avoiding qualitative data entirely

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Question 2 of 6

2. Question

In sequential mixed methods, you might:

Start qualitative to explore, then quantify the patterns you discover

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Only ever collect numbers

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Never revise your approach

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Discard all early findings

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Question 3 of 6

3. Question

According to the capsule, qualitative data contributes primarily:

Depth and context

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Scope and generalizability

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Statistical significance

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Random sampling

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Question 4 of 6

4. Question

What does the capsule say quantitative data provides?

Scope and generalizability

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Emotional nuance

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Individual stories

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Ethnographic detail

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Question 5 of 6

5. Question

Match each contribution to its data type.

Sort elements

Qualitative data
Quantitative data
Triangulation

Depth and context

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Scope and generalizability

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Validation across angles

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Question 6 of 6

6. Question

Your team ran user interviews revealing frustration themes, then wants to confirm how widespread these themes are across all customers. Which integration approach fits best?

Sequential: qualitative first, then a survey to quantify the patterns

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Drop the interviews and rely on intuition

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Run only more interviews with the same people

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Report the themes without any validation

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