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By outlining the basic principles of research and tying them in with human resource development (HRD) functions, this practical guidebook describes how to apply specific research methods to common HRD problems. Topics covered include performance problem analysis, performance solutions and assessing solution adequacy. Background sections on the theoretical and research aspects of the methods are included, with examples drawn from the field showing the approach used in practice. The book concludes with a discussion of special issues including legal and ethical concerns, reporting results, sample size and statistical analysis issues, and confidentiality and privac
Data Collection: Planning, Tests, and Observation
Data Collection: Planning, Tests, and Observation
Applied research in training and development involves collecting information to use in planning, developing, and evaluating HRD programs. This chapter and the next look at methods, tools, and techniques for collecting the information needed for any of those activities. Included here are reviews of how to design, develop, and implement methods for gathering information as part of a research project. These tools and techniques can serve any number of research applications. The data collection techniques presented here are the how to aspects of research; the research applications in the following chapters address what kind of information to collect. Interviews, for example, can be used in all phases of front-end assessment, program planning, and evaluation. ...
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