This paper developed and illustrated a technique to analyze categorical data when subjects can appear in any number of categories for multigroup designs. Post hoc procedures to be used in conjunction with the presented statistical test are also developed. The technique is a large sample technique whose small sample properties are as yet unknown.…

Analyzes the quantity of articles published in seven theatre journals from 1972-82. Provides data on the publication productivity of the top universities housing theatre programs. (PD)

The basic notion of variability is generalized from a univariate context to a multivariate context using two matrix functions, a determinant, and a trace, yielding a number of alternative multivariate indices of shared variation. Some problems in the interpretation of tests of multivariate hypotheses are reviewed. (Author/BW)

The general class of continuous growth models are described and examples representative of growth models suggested for various types of academic and/or physical growth are given. The fan spread hypothesis is discussed in relationship to natural growth models, as well as differential linear growth. (PN)

Two examples illustrate effective use of evaluation offices. The first, a centralized approach, involves goal setting, followed by measurement techniques and improvement based on data. The second, decentralized approach involves reduction of data to six profiles, which form the basis of planning. Similarities and differences are discussed. (TE)

A Bradley-Terry type model for paired comparisons is considered which allows for individual parameters and corresponding parameters for the choice-alternatives. Model is applied to data from a Danish investigation of blue collar attitudes towards alternative social gains. Model is compared to one suggested by Schonemann and Wang. (RC)

Normal and handicapped preschool children observed normal or handicapped models perform a sequence of simple behaviors. Peer imitation was found in all groups, but was greatest for normal and handicapped subjects when the model was normal. The implications for integrated preschool classrooms were considered. (Editor)

Two experiments found reduced proactive inhibition when subjects were induced to use the nonpreferred components of a compound stimulus during first-list learning. (Editor)

The primary purpose of this study was to determine whether noise in the classroom bothered the teacher or the student the most. (Author)

Interviews the coauthor of the controversial research report, "Catholic Schools in a Declining Church," which traces the changes in the Catholic population during the decade beginning with 1964, particularly the changing effects of Catholic education and the attitudes of American Catholics. (Editor/RK)

Assesses the effects of input and output interference on schizophrenic recall. Input interference is the interference resulting from the interpolation of items between presentation and recall of the probed item. Output interference is the interference resulting from the interpolation of responses between the presentation and recall of the probed…

We are now at the lowest completed family size in the history of the country. How this decline in the birth rate will affect our schools depends in large measure on how well we can maintain the quality of the entire educational system. (Editor)

The intent of the present work is to identify factors affecting the willingness of observers to respond to a white collar crime in a socially responsible manner by reporting it and by refusing to become an accessory to it. (Author)

Studies personality differences among prison inmates that could be attributed to the number of felony offenses and the length of incarceration. (Author/RK)