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Peer reviewedMerriam, Sharan B. – Adult Education Quarterly, 1989
The use of qualitative research methodology in adult education has (1) led to the concepts of marginality, enrollment economy, and perspective transformation; (2) stimulated research in participation, motivation, and self-directed learning; and (3) increased understanding of adult illiterates. Qualitative inquiry has potential for extending the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Data Collection, Knowledge Level, Qualitative Research
