This comment is a response to a criticism made about the author's article on transracial adoption and IQ. The authors suggest that the discussion section of a research report is an appropriate place for authors to spell out the implications of their results, even if these implications are considered unacceptable to others. (AM)

This paper suggests that while the social sciences have closely allied themselves with administrative and political decision makers, there is a role for them as well in working with the courts. (Author/AM)

Outlines four common functions of the institutional researcher at community colleges: conducting and coordinating institutional research, including descriptive, evaluative, operational, and policy research; assisting staff and community with research activities; collecting and disseminating research information; and participating in institutional…

Evidence is presented for the theory that the two brain hemispheres process stimuli differently: the left hemisphere is specialized for logico-analytic tasks and the right hemisphere for visuo-spatial tasks. They contend that cognitive ability is related to the development of hemispheric asymmetry and present implications for mathematics education…

Of the four major findings of the Safe School Study, three are concerned with the relationship between teachers and pupils in classrooms. The main thrusts of the findings are that teachers should be sensitive to adult-child relationships and fair with respect to the development and enforcement of school and classroom rules. (Author/AM)

A review of research on student perceptions of their schools and classrooms is presented. Six categories of student perceptions are investigated, and ways in which student views may be collected and utilized are suggested. (MJB)

A sample of 165 group leaders in the Metropolitan Toronto area was interviewed using a questionnaire designed to explore the correspondence between current group counselling and what the research literature suggests. Responses were discussed under four headings: pretherapy considerations, group leader orientation, outcome evaluation and, size and…

Reliability estimates support the use of teacher evaluation forms, while validity coefficients do not, thus indicating that the use of responses to teacher evaluation forms in making decisions is ill-advised. (MB)

The process of developing teacher training materials from research findings is necessary in order to investigate the applicability of the findings of these studies to teaching in classrooms. (JD)

A 3-dimensional model was developed to assess impact of institutional research studies. Elements are short, intermediate, and long-range time components; acceptance, non response, and rejection actions; and primary, secondary, and tertiary audiences. A variety of criterion measures and instruments have been identified to assist in model…

This paper should not be interpreted as stating that T.V. violence can not cause aggression; rather, it argues that no such link has been demonstrated to date. Further, it questions the applicability of laboratory experimentation for this policy related issue. (Author/AM)

This article explores some general notions about politics, evaluation, large city districts, and their interrelations. Different segments of the evaluation process are analyzed to isolate specific political elements in operation. (Author/AM)

Using concepts suggested by Merton and Hagstrom, this study developed measures of "recognition" and "association" to assess student awareness of ambient research in their departments. Findings from a survey of 470 students show a high level of research awareness. (Author/LBH)

Describes how Arapahoe Community College used survey data on the educational interests and preferences of service area adults, along with advisory council input, as the basis for a strategic planning process. Explains the benefits for the college's budgeting and planning process. (DMM)

Argues that Rubin and Rice endorsed a narrow conception of investigative quality and technique and overemphasized the potential value of research for practitioners. (Author)