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Koen, Billy Vaughn – Engineering Education, 1984
Defines the engineering method by: (1) giving a preliminary definition and examples of its essential term (heuristics); (2) comparing the definition to a popular alternative; and (3) presenting a simple form of the definition. This definition states that the engineering method is the use of engineering heuristics. (JN)
Descriptors: Definitions, Engineering, Engineering Education, Heuristics
Peer reviewedEpstein, Nathan B.; Bishop, Duane S. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1981
Focuses on the overall family treatment process. Sub-steps involved in the major stages of Assessment, Contracting, Treatment and Closure are operationally described, and objectives for each sub-step are indicated. The model offers a guide for the basic treatment approach and a foundation for the work of advanced therapists. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Contracts, Counseling, Definitions, Evaluation Methods
Kuh, George D. – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1982
Discusses needs assessment as a problem-focusing strategy and examines several definitions of need. Considers five purposes for assessing needs, and presents six guiding principles for the work of a needs assessment team. (RC)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Definitions, Guidelines, Higher Education
