Question

A researcher conducts observations of juvenile gang members as they go about their everyday lives. Later, he asks juvenile gang members to complete a survey about the types of delinquency they can engage in. This is an example of a(n) __________ _________ design

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: This is an example of a mixed methods design.

Explanation:

A mixed methods research design is a methodology that aims to gather and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data in order to comprehend a social phenomenon. It is based on the idea that social problems are too complex to be explain only by a quantitative or a qualitative study. In using both, the researcher can obtain a broader idea of the problem in terms of the larger population, but also, gain depth in the analysis.

Within the quantitative part of the study the research usually uses surveys, and when gathering qualitative data he can use in depth interviews, focus groups or participant observation.