What does the 'Multisource Method' draw on?

• A. Positive deviance practices and processes.
• B. Single-source data collection.
• C. Traditional classroom instruction.
• D. External regulatory guidelines.

Answer: (A)

The multisource method draws on positive deviance practices and processes. This approach looks for people or groups within a community who achieve better outcomes despite having the same challenges as others. It uses information from many sources—interviews, observations, community stories, and available records—to identify the specific, uncommon behaviors these successful individuals use. Those behaviors are then tested and adapted for broader use, with the community involved in refining and spreading them. This differs from relying on a single data source, which can miss the subtle, effective practices being used in real life. It also isn’t about traditional classroom instruction or external regulatory guidelines; those don’t capture the grassroots, proven actions already working in the local context.