A workshop designed to teach participants how to use microcomputers for practice management, psychological testing, word processing, peripheral interface, and data analysis was found to meet the interests and needs of both academic and practicing psychologists. (RM)

A simplified example of a technique, conceived by Yates and later developed by Goodman and Haberman, for the determination of appropriate log-models in the measurement of qualitative data in higher education is presented. (Author/MLW)

Used data from 51 pairs of parents to show the results of miscalculations and inadequate procedures on the assessment of the relative validity of the final-say measure of marital power. Demonstrated that, even when analytical procedures are carefully selected, external criterion variables must be used. (JAC)

An introduction and overview to document analysis as a retrospective data collection technique are presented. (PN)

A pilot in-school suspension program, whose goal is to remove disruptive students from the classroom while providing continuing education and an opportunity to change inappropriate behavior, is described and evaluated. Findings show that it is appropriate and effective for minor offenses but it requires greater parental involvement. (TE)

Describes the use of a programmable calculator for student experiments, grading of laboratory reports, and assigning accuracy and precision scores. (GS)

Study obtained data on the effectiveness of the Selection Research, Inc., (SRI) Perceiver in staff hiring procedures. The Purdue Teacher Evaluation Scale was used by students and supervisors to rate the performance of secondary teachers. Conclusions seem to indicate that traditional hiring methods result in hiring teachers as competent as those…

Attempts to test objectively one of the most prominent criticisms--that television programming is imitative and restrictive of viewer choice--in an effort to determine whether that criticism is legitimate. (Author/RK)

The empirical item analysis techniques for developing short-forms of tests is questioned. Assumptions fundamental to Spearman-Brown theory are shown to offer an alternative. (Editor)

Investigates the role that differing mastery criteria would have on test performance of different groups of students enrolled in the same course. (Author/RK)

Interpersonal behavior in psychopaths was explored using the Prisoner's Dilemma game. Various personality characteristics frequently cited as distinguishing psychopaths from others were operationalized and studied. (Editor)

Examines the hypothesis that the identification of a briefly presented visual target is impeded by a patterned mask that immediately precedes and/or follows it. (Author/RK)

It is well-known that Scottish universities are highly local institutions and that over two-fifth of Scottish university students live at home. Attempts to ascertain if this regionalism has relaxed over the past twenty years with student grant regulations, improvement in communications and the increasing affluence of today's society. (Author/RK)

A review of the effectiveness of extension education programs in Douglas County, Kansas is presented. Data were collected through a review of program data, interviews, and questionnaires sent to county residents. The results indicate a general knowledge and acceptance of the county's extension services among the respondents. (EC)

Attempts to assess the effects of the mode and patterning of rehearsal on the acquisition and retention of modeled behaviors varying in organizational properties. (Author/RK)