Research hypotheses versus statistical hypotheses, null hypotheses and alternative hypotheses, and statistical significance versus practical significance are described and illustrated. (CP)

In a response to Albert Ellis' feature article, the author calls the article "disappointing" and points out several inconsistancies. (HMV)

In a response to Albert Ellis' feature article, the author agrees with Ellis but feels that less time should be spent proving which counseling method is better than the next, and more time spent in comparative research as per clients' gains. (HMV)

This paper presents three practical research strategies for facilitating social change in the black community: 1) evaluation, 2) theory-testing, and 3) education and training. These are discussed in relation to the following three variables: researcher relation to the organization, intervention strategy, and the utilization of data. (Author/AM)

Argues that the use of the concept of youth culture has become unproductive in the development of an adequate sociology of youth. This is based on the contention that the concept is ambiguously related to the sociological concept of subculture under which it is supposed to be subsumed. (Author/AM)

Presents a reply on a previously written article on school district organization and student achievement along with a further rebuttal by the authors of the article. (Author/AM)

Studies that relate computerization to either centralization or decentralization of organizational decision making are reviewed. Four issues are addressed that relate to conceptual or methodological problems. (Author/MLF)

Reports on the evaluation of an audiovisual tutorial (AVT) package used in several two-year colleges, finding that the AVT experience has no differential effect on learning for the experimental group. Also discusses basic research problems and offers solutions. (Author/JR)

This brief article cites reports on Puerto Rican education including higher education. (JP)

Discusses a survey of one hundred speech communication departments to determine practices and policies regarding selection and use of subjects in research. Looks at potential effects of generalizing research results from such a population and suggests methods for resolving generality problems in speech communication research. (MH)

Argues that developmental psychology remains parochial in spite of increased cross-cultural developmental research. Reviews research and theories dealing with cognitive development in childhood and adolescence. Contributions outside Piagetian and Vygotskian traditions are outlined along with suggestions for further research on emotional…

Critically reevaluates data obtained using the Spoonerisms of Laboratory Induced Predisposition (SLIP) paradigm. Discusses how the results from three studies that utilized this experimental technique differed from those in the original study. Suggests that many of the speech errors detected result from confusion rather from the elicitation of true…

Examines concerns raised about the Spoonerisms of Laboratory Induced Predisposition (SLIP) technique by Sinsabaugh and Fox. Indicates that these concerns are generally unfounded and discusses implications for optimal use of the SLIP technique. (JD)

Explores the different perspectives classroom teachers and researchers bring to any collaboration, noting that the relationship between the two should be symbiotic and that the problems of practice should inform the questions that researchers ask, while the issues addressed in research should help teachers obtain a clearer perspective on teaching.…

The results of Seaver's (1973) quasi-experimental study of the effects of teacher expectancies on student achievement based on older sibling performance are reinterpreted as a regression artifact. That this rival explanation has not been recognized in the literature is probably due to the effects of researcher expectancies. (Author/BS)