If one is given three or more methods of measuring three or more traits, the procedure described allows one to assess the extent to which the observation is influenced by the method and the extent to which individual differences contribute to the observations, independent of the particular method-trait combination. The procedure is illustrated.…

By using an equality index to measure the amount of overlap between percentage distributions of whites and nonwhites, it is shown that nonwhites have substantially progressed toward equality in income, education, occupation, employment, and housing. (JM)

Obtains a classification of occupations by interests based on an ordinal rather than on a nomial scale. The occupations in each field were found to be arranged in a hierarchical order. Two substructures, one comprising five and the other four fields of occupations, were established. (Author)

Analysis of the variables measured on the General Aptitude Tests Battery and the Metropolitan Achievement Tests indicates that while achievement ratings are related to in-school and post-school success, aptitude testing may not be as effective a method as believed for vocational placement. Extensive literature review. Data tables. (CJ)

Alternate versions of Hutchinson's theory were compared, and one which implies the existence of partial knowledge was found to be better than one which implies that an appropriate measure of ability is obtained by applying the conventional correction for guessing. (Author/PN)

Examination of the relationship between viewing motivation and viewing patterns among young adult television viewers identifies nine motivational categories: relaxation, companionship, habit, time passing, entertainment, social interaction, information, arousal, and escape. Two basic types of television use are described as time consumption and…

Vocational and technical education researchers need to be aware of the uses and limits of various statistical models. The author reviews the Rasch Model and applies it to results from a nutrition test given to student nurses. (Author)

The use of computer graphics techniques in a study of attrition at the University of Akron is outlined to illustrate potential applications. The techniques produce information that is more readily interpreted than the usual data tables. Specific software information and illustrations are included. (MSE)

Presents results of study undertaken at Census Bureau Library to determine which databases would be most productive and how they can be effectively searched to meet demands of bureau staff for literature on statistical research and methodology. Database selection in DIALOG Information Retrieval Service and journal coverage are noted. (EJS)

Time series analysis is applied to an assessment of the temporary and permanent impact of the 1975 Australian Family Law Act and its effect on number of divorces. The application and construct validity of the model is examined. (Author/PN)

Derives the underlying structure of the Zipf distribution, with emphasis on its application to word frequencies in the inverted files of automatic bibliographic systems, and applies the Zipfian model to the National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE database. An appendix on the Zipfian mean and 12 references are included. (Author/JL)

Describes multidimensional scaling and cluster analysis and the type of problems they can help solve. Cites major literature sources concerning their use. Reviews applications of these methods in rehabilitation research. Discusses possible advantages of nonmetric data-reduction techniques over metric approaches, such as factor analysis. (Author)

Presents a statistical analysis of dependency of developing nations on more highly developed and industrialized nations and relates this dependency to various degrees of economic development. The analysis is based on the structural blockage argument (one of several dependency arguments contained in many versions of dependency theory). Emphasizes…

Employs log linear and logit techniques in order to model male-female differences in the odds of a mental disorder, as affected by marital status, age, and residential location. Suggests that sex differences may be expressed in terms of a model with main effects only. (Author/GC)