Presents results of five experiments on human information-seeking behavior in different online information-seeking environments which studied search strategies and assessed information value in realistic search environments. A conceptual model of how humans value information is presented. Empirical and modeling results are considered for…

Thirty-nine principals, classified according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, filled out quesionnaires based on Vroom's leadership behavior model and Mintzberg's 10 manageral subroles. Because the findings correlate effectiveness with time allotted to disturbance handling and entrepreneurial roles, three recent decision-science techniques are…

Measures the "Handbook of Evaluation Research" edited by Marcia Guttentag and E. L. Struening, against the stern, if not wholly unreasonable standard: that a handbook should be a mosaic depicting the central concerns, and contributions of its field. The reviewers are members of the Stanford Evaluation Consortium, which is a group of about 20…

Explores the relationship between geography and comparative education and recommends that researchers employ modern behavioral geographic techniques in their work. The author concludes that comparative education researchers should show increased concern with peoples' perceptions of their environments. A bibliography on the geography of education…

Home and family conditions were found to have an effect on verbal interaction patterns between mothers and persons in the home. (Authors)

Evaluates the effectiveness of social skills training methods specifically designed to enhance children's peer relationships. Discusses "coaching" methods on the basis of a small scale survey of social skills training procedures in use at social service agencies, guidance centers, hospitals, and clinical settings. (Author/AOS)