WGU C854 POWER FORM
OPTIMIZATION PROPOSAL EXAMINATION
TEST COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ What must a researcher determine before conducting a mixed
analysis?
Choose 2 answers
Answer: Type of Analysis & Type of Data
◉ What are three strengths of mixed methods research?
Choose 3 answers
Answer: It provides stronger evidence for a conclusion through
convergence.
It provides stronger evidence for corroboration of findings
through triangulation.
It uses strengths of one method to overcome the limitations in
another method.
, ◉ What are two purposes of action research?
Choose 2 answers
Answer: To focus on solving specific problems
To engage local practitioners in inquiry
◉ Which research approach views research with the attitude of
being both a practitioner and a researcher?
Answer: Action
◉ To obtain results that are defensible and trustworthy, what
should action researchers do?
Answer: Gather and keep track of evidence of successful and
effective interventions
◉ What are two limitations of action research?
Choose 2 answers
Answer: It produces small-scale results that are difficult to
generalize to different and larger contexts.
It does not lend itself to making strong statements of cause and
effect.
OPTIMIZATION PROPOSAL EXAMINATION
TEST COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ What must a researcher determine before conducting a mixed
analysis?
Choose 2 answers
Answer: Type of Analysis & Type of Data
◉ What are three strengths of mixed methods research?
Choose 3 answers
Answer: It provides stronger evidence for a conclusion through
convergence.
It provides stronger evidence for corroboration of findings
through triangulation.
It uses strengths of one method to overcome the limitations in
another method.
, ◉ What are two purposes of action research?
Choose 2 answers
Answer: To focus on solving specific problems
To engage local practitioners in inquiry
◉ Which research approach views research with the attitude of
being both a practitioner and a researcher?
Answer: Action
◉ To obtain results that are defensible and trustworthy, what
should action researchers do?
Answer: Gather and keep track of evidence of successful and
effective interventions
◉ What are two limitations of action research?
Choose 2 answers
Answer: It produces small-scale results that are difficult to
generalize to different and larger contexts.
It does not lend itself to making strong statements of cause and
effect.
