Use of Research Questions and Hypothesis on Mixed Methods Approach: An Analysis with Special Reference to Research Designs

Authors

  • Shame Mukoka University of Science Education
  • David Chibhoyi Manicaland State University
  • Tafadzwa Machaka Manicaland State University

Keywords:

Convergence Research Design;Sequential Explanatory; Sequential Exploratory

Abstract

This paper sought to guide researchers as to the use of research questions and hypothesis during a research process. This paper argues that research design must be used as a tool to justifying the use of research questions and or hypothesis or both.

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Published

2021-03-23

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020)

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Use of Research Questions and Hypothesis on Mixed Methods Approach: An Analysis with Special Reference to Research Designs. (2021). Danubius Working Papers, 2(1). https://dj.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/DWP/article/view/920