This paper discusses whether or not educational research and practice have become too scientific and have consequently oversimplified the realities of teaching and learning. Arguments are given for focusing more attention on case studies and careful naturalistic observation in the design of educational practices. (MH)

Several procedures proposed in the literature for the analysis of growth curves are reviewed. Particular attention is given to the current issues in this area to guide practitioners in the selection of the most appropriate methodology. (Author)

The work of behavioral scientists and philosophers on value measurement is discussed, including a review of issues, controversies, and several attempts to measure values. The author points out vast disagreement in existing literature about value measurement, definitions of measurement and values in general, and the meaning of the scientific…

Article provided the historical background for reviews of research in science education and discussed the three most recently published NARST-ERIC reviews of research for the years 1971, 1972, and 1973. (Author/RK)

Discusses frequently overlooked faults in the research methodology used to investigate dyslexia and suggests alternative methods for future work. (AA)

Extends and comments upon Valtin's criticisms and suggestions concerning methodological problems in research on dyslexia. (AA)

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…