The author critiques the research alternatives of the previous article. See SO 504 794. (DE)

The author responds to the critique of his research in the previous article. See SO 504 794 and 504 795. (DE)

Calling adult education the youngest of the social sciences, the author examines adult education as a particular field of science, as practice, and as a subject of study, and discusses research problems and needs in the field. (MF)

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)

Demonstrates how recalibration of education and occupation predictor variables relating to income attainment can improve accuracy with which income attainment is predicted. (Author/DB)

Movement skill development is discussed in terms of the role of perceptual-cognitive mechanisms in organizing movement processes. (DS)

Reviews research to establish that it has not proven that instruction in grammar has no effect on student writing. (DD)

The author asserts that the incidence of mental retardation will be significantly reduced only when we have a greater understanding of the nonorganic form of mental retardation, the type that afflicts approximately 75 percent of persons labeled mentally retarded. (Author/CL)

Areas that will influence the development of veterinary medical genetics as a clinical discipline are discussed, some critical research areas of immediate concern are suggested, and misconceptions held by many practicing veterinarians which must be corrected at the level of veterinary education are identified. (JMD)

Four defining characteristics of a dialogic approach to communication; shows each to be grounded in Husserlian phenomenology, existential phenomenology, or philosophical anthropology. Suggests that the most pressing challenge for scholars of dialogic communication is to explore views of language developed in the works of Heidegger, Gadamer, and…

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…

Describes needed research and ongoing federal projects designed to provide information about alternatives for improving reading instruction for compensatory education students. (AA)

Discusses basic economic factors including resources, labor, and capital and discusses the flows that link them together in a recognizable geographical pattern. Suggests that geographers can contribute to better understanding of the spatial economy by undertaking research with scholars from other disciplines. (Author/DB)

Investigates political alienation among white and black adolescents, with particular regard to feelings of political inefficacy and political distrust. Recommends additional research on alienation and suggests that future alienation models be augmented with measures of psychological reactance as well as political reality perceptions. For journal…