This second of two parts (part one presented in the November-December issue) continues a discussion of a BASIC program on computer arrays. Individual lines for organizing and retrieving data from the computer's memory are discussed. (JN)

The Journal of Counseling Psychology for 1970-1979 was searched, and values of n (analysis of variance) were computed on each univariate inferential statistic reported. Frequency distributions compiled for the values of n2 revealed that the median strength of association value for research reported was .0830. (Author)

To test the use of Bayes's theorem to adjust for nonresponse bias, 600 hospitals were used in a simulated sample survey. On the basis of known information on five variables, Bayes's formula correctly predicted the status of 92 of the 100 "nonrespondents" relative to a sixth variable. (Author/BW)

Studies the attitudinal consequences of fear and victimization by focusing on the degree people of different ages express approval of violent behavior. Results indicate the experience of victimization socializes individuals to a view of violence as constituting an effective strategy for resolving interpersonal conflict, especially respondents…

The article demonstrates that use of meta-analysis on studies investigating the effectiveness of psycholingistic training with handicapped children results in nonvalidation of the training--a conclusion which contradicts results reported earlier by K. Kavale. (SW)

Professional evaluators are often called upon to analyze data produced by a catastrophically inadequate evaluation design. A remedial strategy involving diagnosis of error, application of a corrective procedure and sensitization of program personnel of the need for a more sophisticated stance, is proposed and illustrated with a case study.…

Considers the distinction between voluntary and involuntary unemployment by analyzing six behavioral characteristics attributed to groups of workers suspected of indulging in the former, and the labor market mechanisms supposedly encouraging them. (Author/CT)

Discusses problems often encountered in oral history interviews including absence of rules, authority, and training; little comprehension of the deeper meaning of words; and failure to consider the true meaning and purposes of oral interviews. Information is also presented on definition of oral history, approaches to problems,…

Examines data from California from the 1850 opening of the prison system to 1970. Finds no evidence to support the hypothesis that, for a given society over time and in the absence of major societal upheaval, the proportion of people subjected to punishment by the state closely approximates a constant. (Author/GC)

The authors present an informal assessment strategy format to aid teachers in meeting the needs of the handicapped student. The format includes an assessment sequence, how to analyze assessment results, and how to interpret results. (CT)

Illustrates a relatively simple method for measuring market compatibilities of cooperative education programs. The authors demonstrate the index method and explain how it can be used. (CT)

Suggests that disruptive behavior in the classroom should be studied by educational and behavioral science researchers as an entity in its own right and suggests how researchers can use a sequence analysis approach to test the viability of treating disruption in the classroom as a series of social episodes or incidents.

Investigates the extent of differences among survey results obtained as responses to an initial letter, a second letter, and a third contact by telephone or handwritten letter. There were considerable differences among the results from the three different contacts, with the later respondents being more negative in their answers. (CT)

Compares patterns of residential segregation among Mexican Americans, Blacks, and Anglos for 1960 and 1970 and finds that, in spite of a striking similarity in the overall pattern, there have been some important changes. Further, city characteristics found to be good predictors of segregation for 1960 fail to adequately account for the same types…

Describes a laboratory exercise requiring students to separate a selected number of organisms into groups of increasing similarity and to relate these groups directly to the kingdom-species system of classification. (Author/MA)