Guide to Research for Educators and Trainers of Adults, 3rd ed.

Patricia Cranton; Sharan B. Merriam

ISBN 10: 1575243180 / ISBN 13: 9781575243184

Published by Krieger Publishing Co. Inc., 2015

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Guide to Research for Educators and Trainers of Adults, 3rd ed.
• Publisher: Krieger Publishing Co. Inc.
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1575243180
• ISBN 13: 9781575243184
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

It is the author's intent to provide guidance in the process of systematic inquiry or research. Their goal is to demystify research so that readers, who are largely practitioners in adult education enrolled in graduate studies, feel comfortable in doing research in their practice. The book is organized according to three research paradigms--empirical-analytical, interpretive, and critical. This provides a framework for the discussion of quantitative, qualitative, and critical research methodologies. In addition, the book covers the practical topics of considering ethical issues, reviewing the literature, collecting data and disseminating findings. Through the use of extensive examples and activities for student to complete, the authors take the reader through the process of planning and conducting research.

About the Author

Patricia Cranton, Ph.D., Retired Professor affiliated with the University of New Brunswick in Canada. Sharan B. Merriam,Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia