A summary is presented of findings concerning occupational mobility based on data obtained in a supplement to the January 1973 Current Population Survey, conducted by the Bureau of the Census. Statistical data is offered in three tables, comparing occupational mobility between January 1972 and January 1973 of employed persons over 18: (1) by age…

The California study, based on data from a national survey, compared accuracy and completeness of information on 7,182 chronic health conditions of persons, 17 years of age or older, given in household interviews with diagnostic information given by group medical plan physicians. Overreporting referred to conditions reported in the interview which…

This report represents the first year of an effort to develop a system of indicators of scientific technical information. It examines the growth of scientific books, journals, reports, patents, and dissertations and is directed toward helping planners and policymakers evaluate the status of scientific and technical communication in the nation.…

The findings of a recently completed study comparing the responsibilities and duties of personnel directors in 1970 with those in 1977 are reported. Personnel departments grew both in scope of function and staff size, and staff members now take a much more active role in academic as well as non-academic personnel matters due to federal regulations…

Brown's 1933 diagnostic test was used as a screening examination for 79 psychology students to determine their areas of weakness in statistical calculations, and to see whether the difficulties of a previous era have been changed by methods of teaching mathematics today. General similarities were found. (LBH)

This paper reports the results of a study conducted at the University of Arizona Graduate Library School, to determine whether students taught reference using an audio-tutorial method would differ significantly in learning ability and attitude from students in a traditional reference course. (Author/KP)

The hypothesis of a direct link between institutional pay scales and faculty sex ratios is examined based on HEGIS and AAUP data. Results suggest that eliminating sex bias in faculty pay within individual institutions will not achieve parity for women until higher-paying institutions recruit more women or those with more women upgrade pay scales.…

American medical schools reported higher enrollments than ever before for the academic year 1976-77. Statistical data are given for men and women students, and for minority and foreign students. (LBH)

The Texas Public Library Summary for 1999 contains summaries of the information submitted by Texas public libraries in the 1999 Annual Report/System Membership Application Form (ARSMA) and reported in detail in the Texas Public Library Statistics for 1999. The Summary provides an overview of Texas public library income, expenditures, services, and…

Morrison Institute for Public Policy is pleased to present "How Arizona Compares: Real Numbers and Hot Topics," the 5th edition of Arizona "Policy Choices." The Arizona "Policy Choices" volumes seek to do more than report. They are designed to assist decision making, stimulate debate, and serve as references. Arizona "Policy Choices" volumes have…

Several problems in reporting and presentation of Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS) data that might affect data comparability are outlined and recommendations of a HEGIS study group are presented. Suggestions range from increased institutional involvement and increased feedback to institutions, to improvements in data storage and…

Argues that the application of Bradford's original formulation to Leimkuhler's choice of bibliographic citations more closely fits the statistical data than does his own. Operational research techniques are assailed as inadequate and wasteful to the needs and purposes of the social sciences. Six references are provided. (RAA)

Comparisons were made of attitudes and behavior between single- and multiperson teams in business simulation games. Multiperson games gave rise to higher initial goals for business success, but lower individual feelings of responsibility for outcome. (CMV)

Medical students and their spouses (N = 724) served as participants to create norm-referenced vertical jump values for active, healthy people ages 21-30. All tests were conducted and measured by the same individual during a campus fitness evaluation using a Vertec[TM] apparatus. Jump height was measured to the nearest 0.5 in. Mean jump height was…

Using data from Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count, this issue of "Data Notes" looks at student developmental education and gateway course outcomes by gender. The data show that more than half of students were referred to developmental math, with female students being more likely to be referred than male students. Females were more…