The purpose of this monograph is to show that sufficient achievements in scaling applications have been made to justify serious study of scaling methodologies, particularly multidimensional scaling (MDS) as a tool for geographers. To be useful research, it was felt that the common methodological and technical problems that specialized researchers…

Proceeding at a different rate in each country, a world movement toward mass higher education is taking place. For this reason, attention should be given to the teaching-learning process in universities and to media innovations. The latter include television, language laboratories, teaching machines, electronic response systems, reprographic…

This bibliography on the tools and applications of operations research, management science, industrial engineering, and systems engineering lists many entries which appeared between 1961 and 1966 in 186 periodicals and trade journals. Twenty-six texts in operations research are also listed along with an indication as to which of 37 techniques or…

This Sociology Collection contains 32 objectives which are organized into the following sections: 1) The Method of Sociology; 2) Social Organization; and 3) Social Processes and Social Change. Limited to basic concepts and major terminology in the field and stated in operational terms, the objectives are classified for Grades 4-9. Three elements…

Examines the processes involved in building instructional systems that are based on artificial intelligence and hypermedia technologies. Traditional instructional systems design methodology is discussed; design issues including system architecture and learning strategies are addressed; and a new methodology for building knowledge-based…

This study compares two methods of instruction in practical school biology. The content remains the same but two teaching methods are used, one based on workstations (Group 1) and the other a conventional approach (Group 2). The content was a regular 9th grade syllabus issue: visual perception. Method 1 included a phenomenological introduction,…

Given the current trend of teaching all students, including those with disabilities and English Language Learners, in inclusive general education settings, it is important to find instructional approaches that adequately address the diverse needs of today's students. This is particularly challenging when it comes to mathematics instruction due to…

This circular answers some of the questions that are frequently asked about copyright, a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States to authors of "original works of authorship" including library, dramatic musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. The Copyright Act of 1976 (title 17 of the United States…

Presents formulas, ideas, and comments about staffing requirements in the custodial program. (Author/MLF)

The influence of models presenting different forms of moral behaviour in the moral judgment of children was investigated in a population of 193 children. (Editor)

This circular answers some of the questions that are frequently asked about copyright, a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States to the authors of "original works of authorship" including literary, dramatic musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. The Copyright Act of 1976 (title 17 of the United…

Special emphasis is given to the potential of mental images in the tapping of creative energy and other positive aspects of the "higher self" that may enhance daily living. These uses of mental imagery have significant implications for contemporary counselors. (Author)

Contains tips for developing black and white negative film with scratches and dust particles, and presents seven pictures demonstrating these common problems of the high school photojournalist. (RB)

A query language which is suitable for use with a relational data base system is discussed. The language is developed as an extension of ideas found in programming languages as well as relational calculus. The development is a step towards the integration of programming languages, query languages, and data base systems. The language offers a…