This article reviews data from the 1979 Staines-Quinn study of job satisfaction levels and contrasts them with data from similar surveys of the same era. The Staines-Quinn study's conclusions differ from conclusions of other studies and the authors examine the possible reasons for this. (CT)

Although the content of the Occupational Outlook Handbook has not changed much, the information has changed significantly to reflect new statistical data, methodological improvements, and shifts in philosophical and societal attitudes. (Author)

Results of a Bureau of Labor Statistics study suggest that the direct contribution of research and development to postwar productivity growth was between 0.1 and 0.2 percent annually in the nonfarm business sector; research and development had no substantial effect on the post-1973 productivity slowdown. (Author)

Mail questionnaire survey of employment by occupation provides data for labor market analysis, employment projections, and educational program planning. (BH)

Examines national Current Population Survey data to indicate the impact of sample size on the standard error of subpopulations in the sample and to show how these errors can influence policy conclusions. Examines the unemployment rate cross-sectionally for 11 states to demonstrate that the monthly unemployment rate should not be used to make fine…

Compares the methods used to measure the educational attainment of respondents to the Current Population Survey and the decennial census. Describes a way to reconcile old and new methods of determining highest grade completed. (JOW)

Discusses the foci of four books on productivity research. The author then assesses some strengths and weaknesses of the state of the art of productivity research. He deals with conceptual and analytical problems, management and labor aspects, and alternative lines of research. (CT)

Data from a time-diary survey suggest that the average elementary school teacher works almost two hours per day more than the time required by contract. However, findings show that choice of measurement substantially affects time estimates. (JOW)