An Outline for teaching the key punch by theory or by simulation - using commercially marketed electric typewriters, modified typewriters, or key punch trainers. (CH)

Discusses the use of simulation-gaming in teaching business communications courses. (JOW)

Discusses the value of structured simulation games in elementary social studies. Suggestions are given for using simulation games in the classroom, stressing the importance of the briefing and debriefing activities. Teaching instructions for four role-playing simulations are included. (AM)

Describes a simulated interdisciplinary role rehearsal for cardiopulmonary arrest to prepare nurses to function effectively. Includes needs analysis, program components, and responses of program participants. (Author)

A series of studies using simulation for the study of evaluation utilization is reviewed. Communication theory is used as the conceptual framework to interpret the potential influences on utilization. Implications for the practitioners are discussed. (Author/GK)

The polychoric correlation is discussed as a generalization of the tetrachoric correlation coefficient to more than two classes. Two estimation methods are discussed: maximum likelihood estimation, and what may be called "two-step maximum likelihood" estimation. For the latter method, the thresholds are estimated in the first step.…

A meta-analysis integrated the research results and findings of 93 empirical studies concerned with the use of simulation for instructional purposes. The analysis revealed that simulation is only more effective than the lecture method for attitude formation and that the simulation characteristics and duration are important variables. (CJ)

Examines the potential of gaming and simulation for reducing the unpleasantness of revision or study for tests by elaborating on the nature and impact of reviewing, contrasting it with characteristics of gaming and simulation, and describing the potential of revision games and simulations. (Author/CMV)

Presents nine steps for game design, and discusses why particular formats were used in the design of five games: CONRAIL Railroad Deregulation, Montauk Exercise, Geothermal Energy, Simulated Nutrition System, and Human Settlement. (CMV)