Jack R. Fraenkel is currently professor of interdisciplinary studies in education and director of the research and development center in the college of education at San Francisco State University. He received his Ph.D. From Stanford University and has taught courses in research methodology and statistics for more than 30 years. In 1997, he received the James A. Michener Prize in writing for his writings about the social studies and the social sciences. His current work centers around advising and assisting faculty and students in generating and developing research endeavors.

Norman E. Wallen is Professor Emeritus of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education at San Francisco State University, where he taught from 1966 to 1992. An experienced researcher, he received his PhD from Syracuse University and taught courses in research design and statistics to master's and doctoral students for many years. He is a former member of the City Council of Flagstaff, Arizona and the Executive Committee of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club.