A Study of Adults' Preferences for Control of Molar Learning Activities.

A research design was created to investigate if adults participating in noncredit courses have different preferences for control of inclass learning activities. Only the variables of "reason for participation" and "type of content" were researched as to whether they affected preference for control. The study provides evidence that different adults do have different attitudes toward control of molar learning in noncredit courses. The research design's reliability, validity, and the data analysis procedures are explained. Appendixes include the course ratings and the questionnaire forms. (JC)