GROUP 13

1. According to Cohen and Manion (1994), what is triangulation considered to be in research design?

• A secondary tool for data analysis
  

• An unnecessary complication
  

• A central methodological concept
  

• A qualitative-only technique

  
  

2. What does Denzin (1970) suggest about triangulation?

• It only applies to qualitative research
  

• It should always use the same method
  

• There is more than one type of triangulation
  

•  It eliminates the need for sampling

  
  

3. What is the purpose of data triangulation as defined by Denzin (1970)?

• Applying more than one researcher
  

• Using more than one theoretical framework
  

• Applying more than one sampling method for data collection
  

• Combining different writing styles

  
  

4. What does investigator triangulation involve?

• Using two different types of data
  

• Using more than one researcher
  

• Repeating experiments for reliability
  

• Comparing findings from two theories

  
  

5. Which two types of triangulation are considered the most commonly used in research?

• Theoretical and investigator triangulation
  

• Intra-method and inter-method triangulation
  

• Data triangulation and methodological triangulation
  

• Qualitative and quantitative triangulation

  
  

6. 6. Which of the following is true about the mixed methods paradigm?

• It only uses qualitative tools

• It promotes an "anything goes" approach

• It involves over 40 types of designs

• It avoids theoretical grounding

7. 7. Which of the following is not listed as an example of integrating quantitative and qualitative methods?

• Using two types of research questions

• Conducting literature reviews in two languages

• Applying two types of data analysis

• Using two types of sampling procedures

8. 8. What is a benefit of consistent mixed methods research?

• Easier data coding

• Guaranteed publication

• Diversity of views and stronger inferences

• Reduced need for ethical approval

9. 9. What is the primary goal of mixed methods research?

• To simplify data collection

• To focus exclusively on qualitative insights

• To gain a more comprehensive understanding of the research problem

• To avoid statistical analysis

10. 10. What is meant by “triangulation” in mixed methods research?

• Collecting data at three points in time

• Using three variables in a study

• Cross-validating findings through multiple methods

• Asking three researchers to check the results