Describes the use of computer simulation, based on analysis of data collected from homemakers in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, to predict participant performance and project the cost effectiveness of alternatives. Discusses the usefulness of simulation as a management and instructional tool. (SK)

Argues that a better understanding of developmental processes is provided by three types of operant research -- laboratory behavioral descriptions, descriptions of naturalistic behavior-environment interdependencies, and predictive naturalistic studies. The usefulness of these processes are examined in light of the goals of life span developmental…

A statistical technique designed to highlight the contributions of two continuous predictor variables to a continuous criterion variable is described. The technique involves selecting subpopulations, called pockets, via regression techniques. An example using cognitive styles to predict performance on problem-solving tasks is discussed.…

Reviews data related to the relationship between religious background and educational attainment for males and females during the second half of the twentieth century. Data indicate that the net influence of religious background on educational attainment has never been very large. (Author/DB)

Uses a meta-analysis approach of findings on instructional technology in college teaching. Data are derived from more than 300 studies reported since 1955. The technique of meta-analysis refers to a set of methods for statistically analyzing a large collection of results from individual studies for the purpose of integrating findings. (Author/DB)

Applications of moderated regression analysis in five areas of job design research are described and fully illustrated with actual survey data. Moderated regression analysis was superior to a subgroups analysis for the research questions being asked by investigators interested in job design research. (Author)

Reviews demographic trends within the United States since 1950, with emphasis on dimensions of change that have only recently become clear. Addresses the issues of employment and industrial sector growth and assesses the strength of amenity-based migration. (Author/DB)

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)