The achievement test residual's ability to discriminate between school systems has potential as a useful measurement of school system output. (LN)

An experimental group and control group were exposed to an innovative program of music education. The former group was composed of lower class children and the latter of middle class children. The greater success was achieved in working with the first group. (CK)

A sensitive measurement model is developed that provides transactional scale values for individual members of a group, as well as an evaluation of pairwise interactions and balances that are emergent properties of the group itself. (Author/DG)

Results of a statistical study of the two imperfect subjunctive endings in Spanish and Latin American journalism show the use of "-se" to be decreasing, although usage is slightly higher in Spain. Use of the imperfect subjuntive with an indicative meaning is also slightly more common in Spain. (MSE)

A statistical study of 100,000 words from medical English literature to determine the core lexis of medicine across specialties is reported. It is suggested that both the research procedure and the results are applicable to instruction in reading medical English for professional purposes. (MSE)

The development, characteristics, statistical findings, and utility of a faculty salary model used for three years in a diversified higher education system are reported. The model was developed in response to needs to deal with salary equity litigation, make interinstitutional salary comparisons, and better understand factors determining salaries.…

This study uses method of citation analysis on 448 articles dealing with cataloging and classification to investigate following areas: distribution of publication format; mean age of documents cited; most highly cited authors and languages; distribution of articles among journals; subjects of cited journals. Ten references and a bibliography are…

This analysis incorporates data measuring progress toward three goals of Maine finance reform programs of the 1970s and concludes that, while substantial property tax relief was provided, movement toward taxpayer equity was limited, and equality of opportunity was not served as evidenced by the disparity in expenditures per student. (MJL)

Data are analyzed in support of the conclusion that fiscal neutrality has nearly been achieved since 1974 legislation mandating uniform tax rates and a foundation program of school aid. Remaining disparities in per pupil revenue and expenditure are interpreted as a function of varying pupil and school district needs. (MJL)

Describes an experimental program in which computer-assisted instruction (CAI) was utilized by Chrysler Learning as a means for training disadvantaged youth in basic academic areas within given time periods. A comparison of two groups--one trained using CAI, the other trained without CAI--is presented. (Author/JL)

Discusses the collection by library managers of demand and use data from their own libraries on a regular basis as a means of answering management questions pertaining to the "cost" of information, staff productivity, and levels of service. Examples of statistical records and recommendations for collecting data are presented. (Author/JL)

A study used a combination of cross-sectional and longitudinal designs to assess the variables of curriculum, intelligence, socioeconomic status, and Career Maturity Inventory scores. The mixing of a multiple regression analysis approach to analysis of covariance with a convergence design proved to be a viable method. (SK)