The four papers in these proceedings provide a comprehensive picture of the rationale, methodology, strengths, and limitations of case studies. In "Doing Justice in Evaluation Research," David Hamilton argues that the application of scientific methods to the study of social systems has given us a false illusion of certainty. He offers an…

If the findings of educational research are to be more intuitively appealing, readily understood, and widely accepted, educational researchers should give better attention to the reduction of needless methodological complexity and to the improvement of conceptual clarity. (Editor)

The effects of selective dropout and retesting on the assessment of developmental changes in abilities during adolescence are examined. (ST)

One of the most difficult problems facing scholars interested in conducting empirical research concerning the gratification that audience members seek or receive from the media is measurement of gratification itself. This paper outlines the strategies commonly used by researchers and describes some of the limitations of each. Particular attention…

This paper was presented as part of a symposium attempting to document historical trends in the extent of disruptive behavior in schools and some contemporary responses to the problem. Fragmentary evidence suggests that disobedience and resistance to authority are not new, but incidents have become more serious. Still, few students are either…

This document discusses social survey research in which the need for identification of respondents may bring social research into conflict with the law and social custom. The paper deals with two features of the conflict--the products of such research, and the way in which privacy of the respondent can be assured regardless of the product. The…

Lowenfeld (1945) developed a series of six instruments which could be used to identify perceptual abilities. For this study, the visually oriented person was defined as the objective viewer of the environment, while the haptic person was defined as a person who uses the eyes only when forced to do so and relates to his environment subjectively. He…

Discusses the need for application of research findings. (RC)

Educational research articles published in 1971 are evaluated, replicating a 1962 AERA study. As in the earlier study, it was found that most published research was of mediocre quality. (Author/BJG)

Science exists in a political and social context and sensitivity to these contexts on scientific research is necessary. Political considerations can be valuable in signalling notably biased research outcomes, and response should be logical and methodological analysis. IQ research is used to exemplify the dilemma. This is a reply to an editorial in…

Answers criticism (TM 501 876) of an editorial appearing in Cognition, 2 (1), 7-11. The editorial suggested that every piece of behavioral research must be understood as presupposing a socio-political stance. (RC)

Paper presented at the Merrill-Palmer Institute on Research and Training of Infant Development (Detroit, Mich., Feb. 15-17, 1968).

During 1981, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) conducted a survey to determine the costs to institutions of the program accreditation process. A memorandum requesting program and institutional information and direct salary expenses was sent to 1,727 institutions sponsoring one or more CAHEA-accredited programs, and…