Doctoral candidate J is conducting a study. A specific setting is used as a case study for the research. Candidate J makes use of interviews and questionnaires to collect data. The findings of the study cannot be replicated exactly, and the findings cannot be generalised. The doctoral candidate used statistics and verbatim transcripts to report the data. The doctoral candidate is making use of a $\_\_\_($i$)$ approach in his$/$her$/$their research and the study is underpinned by the $\_\_\_\_($ii$)$ paradigm.

a$.$

i quantitative ii positivism

b$.$

i qualitative ii interpretivism

c$.$

iinquiry ii epistemology

d$.$

i mixed method ii pragmatic