Why is it important to think about the research approach you plan on using for your papers? Most students just default to what they have always done. But what they have always done is typically only one of many different approaches. Please explain the Mixed Methods approach. Why do you think the approach has gained in popularity? Cite and discuss one advantage of the approach and one disadvantage of the approach.   
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