About the Authors

Jack R. Fraenkel is currently Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Director of the Research and Development Center in the College of Education, San Francisco State University. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University, and has taught courses in research methodology for more than twenty years. In 1997, he received the James A. Michener prize for his writing about the social sciences and the social studies. His current work centers around advising and assisting faculty and students in the generation and development of research endeavors.

Norman E. Wallen is Professor Emeritus of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education at San Francisco State University, where he taught from 1966 to1992. An experienced researcher, he received his Ph.D. from Syracuse University and taught courses in statistics and research design to master's and doctoral students for many years. He is a past member of the City Council of Flagstaff, AZ, and currently a member of the Executive Committee, Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club. Both he and Professor Fraenkel were winners of the Exemplary Research Award in 1989 from the National Council for the Social Studies.