4. Truth is what works at the time; it is not based in a strict dual-ism between the mind and a reality completely independent of the mind. Thus, in mixed methods research, investigators use both quantitative and qualitative data because they work to provide the best understanding of a research problem.
People who drink water or use ice made from places where Giardia may live (for example, untreated or improperly treated water from lakes, streams, or wells) Backpackers, hikers, and campers who drink unsafe water or who do not practice good hygiene (for example, proper handwashing)
Giardia spreads among humans through contaminated food and water. Most commonly, people become infected with giardia from drinking untreated, contaminated water from streams, lakes or ponds. Once a person is infected, the parasite lives in the intestines and is passed in the stool of the infected person.ost commonly, people become infected with giardia from drinking untreated, contaminated water from streams, lakes or ponds. Once a person is infected, the parasite lives in the intestines and is passed in the stool of the infected person.