Research that includes both a ______ and a ______ reflects the mixed-methods approach.

A) correlational study; quasi-experiment
B) descriptive study; field experiment
C) case study; lab experiment
D) lab experiment; quasi-experiment

Mixed-Methods Approach

A research approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods to gather and analyze data, offering a more comprehensive understanding of research problems.

Quasi-Experiment

A research design that resembles an experimental design but does not include random assignment to conditions, making cause-and-effect deductions less stringent.

Lab Experiment

A research method where variables are controlled and manipulated in a laboratory setting to observe their effects on other variables.