The split-population exponential design suggested by Maltz and McCleary to predict parolee recidivism (TM 502 998) was applied to discharged psychiatric inpatients. Parameter estimates changed systematically as greater and greater observation time was allowed in the computation, thus limiting extrapolability. (Author/GDC)

The construction and interpretation of confidence intervals for the prediction of new cases in multiple regression analysis is explained. An example is provided. (JKS)

The financial aspects of educational programs are discussed in this commentary on the evaluation of the Emergency School Aid Act. Budget and expenditure data must be examined closely when evaluating educational programs. (JKS)

Reviews research on status and mobility rates between generations and describes a design for studying intergenerational mobility from the perspectives of children and their parents. Findings indicate that proxy reports are not as accurate as self reports. (Author/DB)

A single conceptual and theoretical framework for sampling any configuration of data from one or more population matrices is presented, integrating past designs and discussing implications for more general designs. The theory is based upon a generalization of the generalized symmetric mean approach for single matrix samples. (Author/CTM)

Little systematic research has been conducted concerning the effectiveness of off-campus educational programs. The project described here compared students in three categories: those studying abroad, those studying off-campus in the United States, and those who remained on their home campus. Suggests that a rethinking of existing programs is…

Analysis of statistical data gathered by ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom in a survey of censorhsip in U.S. libraries and other educational institutions shows that censorship is on the increase and that censorship attempts are becoming better organized as more groups make their wishes known concerning educational materials. (JPF)

A grouping procedure which systematically combines objects to satisfy a criterion specified by the investigator and groups those objects that are most alike first is discussed. Two such methods that can be easily demonstrated in the classroom setting with the aid of electronic calculators are presented. (MN)

Reports the results of a study of the effects of intermediate economics courses on knowledge and understanding of economic concepts among undergraduate students at Harvard University. Courses involved in the study included micro and macro courses, field courses, a theoretical course, and a policy-oriented course. (Author/DB)

Examines the similarity between the coordinates which resulted when correlations were used as similarity measures and the factor loadings obtained by factor analyzing the same correlation matrix. Real data, a set of error free data, and some computer generated data containing deliberately introduced sampling error are analyzed. (RC)

Examines three reliability characteristics of the Harris revision of the Goodenough "Draw-a-man" Test when used with five-year-old school entrants. (Author/RK)

Covered in the proceedings of AACRAO's 63rd annual meeting are: basics in systems management; why, when, and how of reporting data; data base management systems; and budgeting. (LBH)

Examines wealth as a measure of economic status, using data from the National Longitudinal Studies of Labor Force Participation. Effects of family background and socioeconomic attainment on net worth suggest that expanded definition of status may yield more understanding of the stratification system. (Author/DB)

In a study of the relationship of sex differences to success in science careers, data were analyzed for 229 female and 221 male chemists who obtained Ph.D's at American universities between 1955 and 1961. Findings indicate that male chemists slightly outpublish female chemists and that sex differences do exist in the determinants of productivity.…

If it is impossible to measure the precise impact of school desegregation on "white flight", it is equally insupportable to claim that there is no effect whatever. Court ordered busing may be the primary stimulus for white flight, but it is impossible to prove that it is the reason for family decisions to remove children from urban…