The computation of F ratios from cell means and standard deviations is shown for a two-way analysis of variance. (JKS)

Procedures to estimate the magnitude of a treatment effect are examined for analysis of variance (ANOVA) designs which have repeated-measures. In particular, it is argued that the estimate of utility (strength of effect) for a within-subjects variable should be adjusted to reflect the underlying ANOVA model. (Author/JKS)

The use of some very simple loss or utility functions in educational evaluation has recently been advocated by Gross and Su, Petersen and Novick, and Petersen. This paper demonstrates that more realistic utility functions can easily be used and may be preferable in some applications. (Author/CTM)

An energy input-output model was used to investigate energy and employment in the construction industry. (Author/BB)

It is shown that if a behavior domain can be described by the common factor model with a finite number of factors, the squared correlation between the sum of a selection of items and the domain total score is actually greater than coefficient alpha. (Author/JKS)

Commentary is presented on the preceding articles in this issue of the journal. Critical commentary is made article by article, and some general recommendations are made. (See TM 503 664 through 670). (JKS)

The problem of selecting regression variables using cost criteria is considered. A method is presented which approximates the optimal solution of one of several criterion functions which might be employed. Examples are given and the results are compared with the results of other methods. (Author/JKS)

Develops a general revenue model that incorporates the feedback and interaction between major federal, state, and local revenue sources. The model is applied to California for the 1965-75 period and the results are applied to an analysis of the property tax limitation initiative. Available from Stanley J. Bowers, Executive Director, NTA-TIA, 21…

A computational algorithm, called the orthotran solution, is developed for determining oblique factor analytic solutions utilizing orthogonal transformation matrices. Selected results from illustrative studies are provided. (Author/JKS)

An index for the dependability of mastery tests is described. Assumptions necessary for the index and the mathematical development of the index are provided. (Author/JKS)

Order analysis is discussed as a method for description of formal structures in multidimensional space. Its algorithm was derived using a combination of psychometric theory, formal logic theory, information theory, and graph theory concepts. The model provides for adjustment of its sensitivity to random variation. (Author/JKS)

Finding and interpreting lower bounds for reliability coefficients for tests with non-homogeneous items has been a problem for psychometricians. A computer search procedure is developed for locating such a lower bound in a variety of settings. (Author/JKS)

Researchers have generally assumed overall job satisfaction to be an additive function of weighted job satisfaction facet scores. This paper considers the linear compensatory model as well as two nonlinear alternatives. Available from: Ramon J. Aldag, University of Wisconsin, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53706. (Author)

An index of concentration for rank-frequency distributions is proposed which permits comparison of subject and journal concentration in various fields. Applications of the measure to different aspects of bibliometrics are suggested. (Author)

Formulas for transforming scores and statistics on a rating scale having any number of categories to a scale having a different number of categories are described. To illustrate the use of one of the formulas, the means and variances of items on six forms of a course evaluation questionnaire were compared. (Author/LMO)