A Guide to Research for Educators and Trainers of Adults

by Sharan B. Merriam

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 (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.

Genres: Research

Hardcover

First published November 1, 1994

Reviews

[Luís Branco]

Well, it is not a book to like or dislike it a helpful instrument for researchers and worth of reading. I have gained a great deal of useful information and steps towards my research. I hope that it could be updated with a new edition and utilize some of the resources available today.

[D. Thompson]

This was a book given to me by one of my Non-research professors. I have found it explains the process and roots far better than the text I was given for the course. It is simple and to the point.