The solution to the lack of productivity of educational research is the recognition that applied research can be scientific and the reexamination of the implications of the scientific orientation for research strategies. (Author/EB)

Reviews research to establish that it has not proven that instruction in grammar has no effect on student writing. (DD)

There is general agreement that human services (i.e., services that depend on direct interpersonal contact between a deliverer and a client) are difficult to evaluate. The author points out some sources of this difficulty and proposes a strategy for the evaluation of human services delivery. (Author/GDC)

Evaluators need new strategies that will support their commitment to science and at the same time preserve the objectivity of the evaluation. The article discusses three strategies, dealing with: philosophical foundations, the subjectivity of the "objects" of the studies, and the subjectivity of the observer. (Author/GDC)

Discusses some of the problems inherent in traditional methods of acquiring data for linguistic analysis, and proposes research methods which involve questionnaires and are designed to eliminate these problems, especially where reliable intuitive data cannot be obtained. (AM)

The author states that, although many recently developed theories in special education have not yet been confirmed by research, techniques derived from them are being used in teaching children with learning disabilities. (Author/BD)

Clarifies certain self-related constructs as they are used in theoretical and empirical research relating to affective education. Specifically examines "self,""self-awareness,""self-acceptance,""self-perception,""self-concept,""self-insight,""self-understanding," and "self-actualization" with respect to their utility as educational objectives and…

Presents an investigation into the problem caused by using ordinal data in statistical procedures requiring at least interval-level data, and explores four elements of this problem. (MH)

Many gerontologists believe an understanding of middle age is essential for comprehensive life-span perspective on aging. Recommendations for future research include: focusing on middle age as central research concern; utilizing statewide, nationwide, and international samples; clarifying definition of middle age; and focusing on neglected groups…

This paper provides a conceptual analysis of ethnicity in terms of methods used to measure ethnic persistence and intensity. (Author/AM)

Presents four letters pointing out design difficulties in the experiments of Morrison, Giordani, and Nagy in their investigation of reading disabilities, memory, and perception. (SL)

A survey was sent to doctoral school psychologists to determine their research productivity and topical interests. Approximately two thirds of 147 respondents indicated doing some research during 1974-75. Studies dealing with topics of assessment and program evaluation were most prevalent. (Author)

The authors believe that the most imperative problem facing the investigators and consumers of group treatment research is the limited level of conceptualization within the field. They discuss the differentiation of group and individual treatment and offer a conceptualization of group treatment goals by which to consider the research. (Author)

Social Studies teachers must help students learn to think for themselves. The first part of this paper delineates alternative definitions of critical thinking. In the second part, two research and instructional models are examined. Part three suggests four research approaches and problems based upon the logical paradigm. (Author/RM)

Explores the legal implications of confidentiality in social science research. Instances are described in which researchers were suboenaed by judicial authorities to disclose confidential information. Existing statutory protection of research data is described. For journal availability, see SO 506 040. (AV)