Discusses the use of information retrieval techniques for the automatic authoring of hypertext. Presents a typology of hypertext links, describes examples of automatic construction of hypertext, and considers evaluation problems. (LRW)

Describes the challenges faced by researchers in evaluating a neighborhood revitalization project. Places the challenges in the context of three of the Program Evaluation Standards of the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation: Values Identification, Fiscal Responsibility, and Analysis of Quantitative Information. (SLD)

Analyzed the ranking of Canadian universities by "Maclean's" magazine. Found that while the data and general criteria appear conceptually reasonable, their inconsistencies, together with associated problems in the interpretation of rank data, show that they cannot be logically or empirically useful to students in the matter of university…

Conditions necessary and sufficient for the determination of LISREL model solutions are identified. The reasons for indeterminacy of LISREL solutions are discussed, and an index of determinacy is presented and related to the covariance matrix of latent variables. (SLD)

Discusses strategies for conducting research on detection and treatment of suicidal ideation and behavior in primary health care settings. Examines problems and results from ongoing study of adolescent health care to focus discussion. Illustrates how, depending on questions asked and individual's gender, number of youths considered at risk for…

Examines whether certain student essays produce widely diverging holistic assessments from trained readers, using an essay from the 1986 Early English Composition and Assessment Program (from Miami University's Ohio Writing Project) and evaluating rater response with a questionnaire. Finds that the same paper evoked very different scores and rater…

Different dimensions of evaluation utilization and evaluator strategies for stimulating use are discussed, in terms of designing a formal evaluation utilization system. While the need exists to improve the design process, there is no simple formula. Evaluators should see part of their function as creating a repository of knowledge. (SLD)

Drawing from personal experiences, writings, observations, evaluation training activities, and professional consultations, this article identifies 50 propositions inherent in personnel evaluation. Propositons fall into three categories: professional premises, contextual realities, and constraints. (MLH)

Develops random-effects probit model for case in which outcome of interest is series of correlated binary responses, obtained as product of longitudinal response process where individual is repeatedly classified on binary outcome variable or in multilevel or clustered problems in which individuals within groups are considered to share…

Discussion of evaluation methodology for computer software focuses on the evaluation of electronic performance support systems. Highlights include problems with evaluation; a usage-oriented methodology, including a theoretical framework, a purpose aspect, and an activities aspect; decision making; and rapid prototypes. (LRW)

Investigates how six novice and six expert evaluators observed a teaching performance and subsequently interpreted their observations. Expert evaluators approached evaluation as a shared process of construction, analysis, and interpretation of classroom events. Experts looked for structures but were neither as prescriptive nor as judgmental as…

Reviewed and evaluated parent training research conducted between 1975 and 1990. Analyzed 148 published studies regarding effectiveness of parent training as intervention. Case studies reviewed exhibited several methodological shortcomings. Group studies reviewed also did not routinely collect treatment integrity information, and 50 percent of…

Presents the role of human resource development practitioners as organizational researchers. Describes a model for validating instruments, constructs, and strategies, based on communication theory. Cites common errors and issues in the validation of measurement and demonstrates uses of the heuristic validation model. (SK)

A group of 111 2- and 3-year olds were tested on 3 phonological memory (PM) measures to ascertain whether PM skills could be assessed in children younger than 4 years of age. Results indicated that PM skills can be reliably assessed in very young children by using conventional serial span and repetition procedures. (MDM)

Provides introduction to special section of journal on new ideas about how to analyze change. Reviews Rogosa's (1988) myths of longitudinal research. Includes overview of other articles in the section that emphasizes what is new and improved in design and analysis of change. (Author/NB)