The establishment of a reference filing system, based on optical coincidence retrieval, for an eight-man research group studying gas reactions is described. The complete system is simple to use and gives rapid, precise reference retrieval. (1 reference) (Author)

Examines direct observation procedures which can be used to measure classroom behavior variables. (Author)

Discusses 3 alternatives for university-based research. (PG)

The author reviews the development of research in marriage counseling, offers some possible explanations as to why it has differed from general science research, and delineates some decisive issues for marriage counseling research. (Editor)

Takes issue with some conclusions by J. L. Dillard in his article Principles in the History of American English--Paradox, Virginity, and Cafeteria,'' Florida FL Reporter (Spring/Fall 1970) p32-33, 46. Special issue on Black Dialect: Historical and Descriptive Issues'' edited by William A. Stewart. (RS)

Explores the methodology and objectives of the National Assessment of Education project and draws implications from their findings in relation to writing skills. (RB)

Describes the situation in the United States, with emphasis on the bidialectical approach to speakers of Black English, and related problems in language theory and teacher training. (SP)

Second of two papers which report on survey of 600 articles related to marriage and the family, published in 12 journals between 1962-68. Deals primarily with 444 of the articles which were based on empirical data and focuses on approaches to the family as a researchable unit, current trends and problems and prospects in the area of family study.…

Article stresses the need for decision makers and educational researchers to work more closely together. (ML)

One methodological moral to be drawn from the article is that learning" as used in some scientific theories of behavior bears little relation to learning" as used in the classroom. (Author/MB)