Guide to Research for Educators and Trainers of Adults

Merriam, Sharan B.; Simpson, Edwin L.

ISBN 10: 1575241420 / ISBN 13: 9781575241425

Published by Krieger Publishing Company, 2000

About this Item

Attempting to present a full range of methodology for conducting research, this book includes examples from research studies done with adults in adult settings. It examines traditional and less traditional research methodologies used to study adult education and training. Num Pages: 254 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNK; JNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 506. . 2000. 2 ed. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Guide to Research for Educators and Trainers of Adults
• Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1575241420
• ISBN 13: 9781575241425
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Most texts on educational research methods present only the most commonly used research designs and draw supporting material from school-related studies. The authors have presented a full range of methodology for doing research, with examples from research studies done with adults in adult settings. Chapters of the book are devoted to both traditional and less traditional research methodologies used to study adult education and training. To provide an organizing framework, the common processes found in all research approaches are used as a guide: (1) types of research problems, (2) assumptions underlying methodology, (3) ways the research phenomenon is delineated, and (4) use of data gathering procedures and techniques. Throughout the discussion, examples of actual research studies will be used and strengths and limitations of each method pointed out.