. So it is evident that with an increasing global environment, the gap between university curricula and employment needs will also increase.

Mixed Methods (PhD Learners)/Action Research (EdD Learners)

The mediating role of globalization on the increase in the gap between university curricula and employment needs.

The use of mixed research methods, the third research paradigm, is important in the evaluation of specific variables and their mediating roles in various scenarios (Johnson et al.,2007).Triangulation is therefore used in searching of the same phenomenon (Denzin,1978,p.291).Our choice of triangulation is informed by its many benefits (Sieber

(1973).Mixed research methods involve the focus on research questions that demands for a real life contextual understanding, cultural influences and multi-level perspectives. The process would involve the use of quantitative research in assessing the magnitude as well as frequency of constructs followed by a rigorous qualitative research aimed at further exploration of the meaning as well...
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