Discusses difficulties in data collection which arise from the complex nature of time perspective and from characteristics associated with older respondents. An awareness of certain basic points can enhance the quality and accuracy of data collection. A number of generic methodological considerations are discussed, and various suggestions offered.…

Rosenthan's (1979) concept of fail-safe N has thus far been applied to probability levels exclusively. This note introduces a fail-safe N for effect size. (Author)

Questioned the statistical analyses of the Moleski and Tosi investigation of rational-emotive therapy versus systematic desensitization. Suggested means for lowering the error rate through a more efficient experimental design. Recommended a reanalysis of the original data. (LLL)

In psychology, experimental studies are susceptible to the biases of the investigator in problem formulation, operationalization, sample selection, and data interpretation. Thus, what we regard as an objective, value-free approach to science is neither unbiased nor value-free. (GC)

Analyzes the relative merits of nonprofit nursing homes. Reviews research on ownership status, and points out problems with past research. Suggests future research should study the relationship between nursing home ownership and quality and cost of care. (JAC)

Argues against the indiscriminate use of the term "ethnography" and offers various criteria that have been suggested as distinguishing the ethnographic investigation. (HOD)

Concludes that attempts to maintain objectivity by measuring surface features of text end up describing effects rather than causes of coherence in text. (FL)

Sampling problems related to the use of system-identified subjects in special education research are considered. Differences in criteria and selection of mildly handicapped students have resulted in limited generalizability of findings. Among suggested approaches are using rationally defined subgroups, cluster analysis, and marker variables.…

The review discusses the methodology for the literature search which divulged 53 studies on arts and various handicaps; analyzes study topics such as figure drawing assessment as a diagnostic tool; and comments on research problems, exemplary studies, and needs for future research. It also charts methodological components of 19 visual arts…

States that most experimental, quantitative, statistical research in education is useless and even misleading or erroneous, because educational quality cannot be measured by quantitative analysis. Author urges educators to refer to literature, philosophy, history, and above all, common sense and experience, to make their own evaluations. (RW)

A critique of the article "Experiential Deprivation: Unresolved Factor in the Impoverished Socialization of Deaf School Children in Residence" by D. Evans is presented. (Author)

A critical analysis of a research report which appeared in an earlier journal. A rebuttal by the authors of the original article is also included. (HMV)

Despite the widespread use and acceptance of indicators in so many fields, this research method tends to be underutilized in the broader social policy arena. One reason may be the haziness that exists about how social indicators differ from other types of research in the social sciences. In addition policy makers may have little or no knowledge of…

Following the assumptions of ecological socialization research, adequate analysis of socialization conditions must take into account the multilevel and multivariate structure of social factors that impact on human development. This statement implies that complex models of family configurations or of socialization factors are needed to explain the…

Lev Vygotsky maintained that historical and cultural aspects of development started from the point at which humans could first be distinguished from apes. It is critical to consider the dialectical relationship between the individual and the cultural environment in which the child actively masters cultural behavior. Interaction with others…