Presents a speculative model for predicting differential rates of therapeutic change. From a review of 52 comparative psychotherapy studies, certain hypothesized relationships between the characteristics constituting the model and a variety of psychological treatment procedures were assessed. Use of the model for generating and guiding research is…

In reviewing and critiquing the research on educational administration in the United States and Canada, the author examines the theoretical foundations of the "new movement" in educational administration and asks where this research has brought us. (Author/IRT)

Compares various research techniques used by anthropologists and historians to explain the past and to provide insights into other cultures. Employs examples from various historical periods and cultural studies (particularly the enlightenment) to show that uniform, unmediated objectivity across cultures is neither necessary nor desirable. (DB)

After commenting on the underrepresentation of foreign countries in the directories of the International Clearinghouse on Science and Mathematics, the author describes his survey of 12 environmental science education programs in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Oceania and 56 American projects, comparing them on curriculum development, topics, and…

Four positions concerning foreign and second language learning ability in adults are summarized with attention to the "critical period" hypothesis. An argument is made for a shift from macro-correlational studies to controlled micro language learning research free of extralinguistic variables. (PMJ)

A survey done properly by accepted and scientifically justifiable techniques can provide information on behalf of the goals of institutional advancement in academe. Deficiencies in institutional research are seen as the result of the lack of guidance on survey design, questionnaire construction, or problem definition in education research texts.…

The estimation of the "size of effect" of educational programs is a difficult problem in program evaluation. It is argued that the intentions of the program and the nature of the measures must be known in order to estimate program effects. (JKS)

Argues that a broad dimension of useful experiments would be suggested if the field supplemented its current research strategy with a second strategy focused more explicitly on the extension of generality. (HOD)

Assesses five models dealing with the economic returns of education. Each model is assessed using 1970 data from a one percent national sample of workers. Conclusions are that some of the research on earnings and income attainment should be reexamined. (KC)

An initial research referral instrument was created and evaluated. Results suggested an effective referral instrument could more effectively capitalize upon the skill and training of a professional counselor in contributing to a more useful psychological-vocational evaluation report by a counseling psychologist. Evaluation data were used to revise…

Analyzes third grade children's performance on the Mueller-Lyer Illusion for whole and partial presentations of the figure. Results do not support Piaget's theory of perceptual development but are consistent with the theory of simultaneous and successive syntheses. (Author/BH)

The existing empirical literature on the outcomes of marital and pre-marital enrichment programs is critically reviewed. Six specific issues are addressed in an effort to improve the quality and utility of further research and practice in this area. (Author)

Looks at current attempts to bridge the brain/mind gap. (Editor)

The author illustrates the shortcomings of pooling data from replication and original studies. If combining data is deemed necessary, procedures should be rigorous to identify statistically widen study differences. When sources of variation are easily identifiable, an analysis of variance may be superior to a series of separate t-tests.…

The author argues that universities show a marked tendency to avoid studying either themselves or the effect they have on students. Various reasons for this avoidance are discussed. (Editor/LBH)