Mixed Methods in Human Resource Development

Abstract

This chapter presents a real-life example of a mixed methods study in human resource development. It explores the research methodology and the rationale for using mixed methods in human resource development, outlines the research purpose and questions, and the participant recruitment procedures. The chapter then discusses the quantitative data collection procedures, including instrument development, reliability and validity, the qualitative data collection procedures, and the quantitative and qualitative data analysis procedures.  In the end, the chapter discusses the integration of the two data sets and concludes with a chapter summary. In short, the chapter can be a blueprint for mixed methods projects in HRD, offering practical guidance for social science researchers.