The findings of a bibliometric survey of research papers published in 39 core journals of librarianship provide information on study methodologies, growth of the research literature, organizations studied, computer-based operations, users, and major themes of library research. (CHC)

Social and naturally occurring choice phenomena are often of the "pick any" type in which the number of choices made by a subject as well as the set of alternatives from which they are chosen is unconstrained. A model and scaling method for these data are introduced. (Author/JKS)

Investigates the structure and interrelationships of the psychological literature as a preparatory step for studies of psychological research activity. Techniques of bibliographic citation analysis are used to construct influence measures for individual journals and for the subfields of psychology into which they have been classified. (FM)

The use of Data Sets in instructional programs as supplements to firsthand experiences is described. A segment of one Data Set related to microbiology is given. (SA)

Identifies shortcomings of single equation models of educational achievement, including that they have omitted relevant variables. Considers three models of educational achievement--one using cross-sectional data; one using pre- and post measures of achievement; and one using more complete panel data. (Author/DB)

Seventy-five teachers provided data on the time required to prepare individualized education program (IEP) documents for a sample of 807 exceptional children in a study of the cost required for IEP development. Analysis of the data indicated that a considerable amount of time is invested in the IEP process. (Author/PHR)

This article describes a cyclic process of patient care evaluation especially suited for use in ambulatory care settings such as a university campus. (JD)

Although crime has increased in Black suburban communities, there appears to be little evidence to support a notion that Blacks specifically have been responsible for the rapid increase in suburban crime. The increase in suburban crime seems to be directly related to non-Black urban-suburban migration. (Author/EB)

Secondary analysis of data originally collected to determine attitudes and behavior in dental health assesses the differences in amount of health knowledge possessed by Anglos and Chicanos in the El Paso, Texas, area. (JMF)

A correction procedure for estimating correlation coefficients when faced with the problem of a restricted range in the variables due to an explicit selection procedure was empirically investigated. Results indicated that the assumption of linearity is critical, but that homoscedasticity is less important. (JKS)

Presents the results of a study to measure library materials use and cost at the University of Pittsburgh, the errors and inaccuracies encountered in the study, and the responses of faculty members and University librarians to the findings. (CWM)

Describes the evaluation of an attendance administration course and illustrates various evaluation processes, design features, and problems. Data were collected for reaction and learning as well as job behavior and results suggested the importance of supervisory support as an intervening variable. (Author/JEG)

Explores the potential utility of the MMPI 168 with two inpatient medical populations. Correlations and clinically relevant comparisons suggest that the MMPI 168 predicted the standard MMPI with a high degree accuracy. (Editor/RK)

Guilford's (1967) divergent production tests and Wallach and Kogan's (1965) associative creative thinking tests are designed to measure abilities central to the creative process. However, results with these two batteries have been used to support alternative conceptions of creative ability. This research makes a beginning at studying these tests…

Effects of the Personalized System of Instruction in two history courses at Colorado State University in 1973 and 1975 are discussed. The article contains summary data of student attitudes toward the method, results of unannounced follow-up testing one semester later, and a review of inconveniences created by the method. For journal availability,…