The Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) is a structured job analysis procedure that provides for the analysis of jobs in terms of each of 187 job elements, these job elements being grouped into six divisions: information input, mental processes, work output, relationships with other persons, job context, and other job characteristics. Two…

Several statistical techniques that can be used to ameliorate the difficulties inherent in the data analysis of longitudinal studies are presented. The first step in longitudinal data analysis is graphing. This permits visual inspection of the data, and with educated viewing can yield insights into the nature of the underlying mechanisms. The next…

This paper attempts a unified explanation of such apparently non-utilitarian behaviors as curiosity, manipulation, and exploration as manifestations of "playful behaviors" on the one hand and stereotyped responses on the other. Sensorhesis names the new theory offered to explain the existence and nature of playful behavior. Play and stereotyped…

Statistics on brodcast and production hours of public television stations and licensees in the United States, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa for fiscal year 1971 are compiled. The major objective is to provide the public boadcasting community--including legislators, administrators, and researchers, as well as the communications industry as a…

The teacher's guide for the first unit of this SMSG series covers the two chapters on elementary geometry and on functions. The overall purpose for each of the chapters is described, the prerequisite knowledge needed by students is specified, the mathematical development of each chapter is detailed, behavioral objectives are stated, and a time…

Research on the effectiveness of graphical displays for information acquisition and retention lacks a system for classifying graph information and generating test items to assess learning. The purpose of this study was to validate a system based on two types of information and three types of informational units. Results of an analysis of variance…

Florida's urbanized rural population consists of 3 segments: persons in places under 2,500 population; persons in suburbs or open country but not on farms; and persons in other urban territory. This urbanized rural population continues to grow, despite annexation and consolidation by urban communities, and the wide disparity that once existed…

The imprecision of some concepts used in formal models in information science has led to attempts to apply fuzzy set theory to aspects of information science. An analysis of various kinds of imprecision that can occur indicates that fuzzy set theory is not an appropriate formalism for these models. (Author/MBR)

This informal survey found that the probability that a person is in the over 45 age group, and is left-handed, is significantly different from the probability in the population as a whole. (MP)

The effect of general and specific cues on learning information from graphs is analyzed. The study shows that the use of cues influenced the amount of information learned, with variations according to type and placement of cues. (JMF)

Discussed are programs for the TRS-80 to draw vertical and horizontal bar graphs. A short set of exercises is included. (MP)

The calculator is used to obtain values for use in graphing curves. Three worksheets are included. (MP)

Practical decisions involving fuel economy are shown to require important skills from secondary school algebra and analysis. (MP)

A quantitative comparison of peer versus bibliometric procedures for rating the quality of U.S. universities is presented. The quality of graduate faculty is measured by the Roose-Andersen peer rating, while bibliometric ratings are based on the number, average "quality," and total influence of university papers in each field.…

In a study involving the reading of bar graphs it was found that students in the control group (who did not receive generalization cues) did significantly better than those in the experimental group. (Ed.)