To construct a predictive model, it was necessary to determine which background and personality variables were positively related to certain patterns of college attendance. The investigation was based on 10,000 high school seniors in 16 closely matched communities in the Midwest, Pennsylvania and California. Graduating seniors were asked in spring…

A project which attempted to answer the question whether pregnant women from the inner city would attend prenatal classes is discussed. Specific purposes of the project were: (1) to find a way to obtain and retain attendance at prenatal classes of expectant mothers who live in low socioeconomic urban areas, (2) to identify factors affecting their…