A recursive dynamic programing strategy for reorganizing the rows and columns of square proximity matrices is discussed. The strategy is used when the objective function measuring the adequacy of the reorganization has a fairly simple additive structure. (Author/JKS)

Compares the cost of using the general mode and the integer mode of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Indicates that the integer mode is generally more cost efficient and should be learned by journalism students planning to analyze research data. (TJ)

The Computer-Assisted Data Analysis (CADA) Monitor is a set of conversational-language interactive computer programs that permit relatively inexperienced persons to perform relatively complex statistical data analysis. The Monitor leads the user through an analysis on a step-by-step basis providing the necessary direction, information, and…

The assertion that Model C is feasible for Elementary Secondary Education Act Title I evaluation, why it is feasible, and reasons why it is so seldom used are explained. Two assumptions must be made to use the special regression model. First, a strict cut-off must be used on the pretest to assign students to Title I and comparison groups. Second,…