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Subramanyam, K. – Special Libraries, 1975
Methods for evaluating scientific and technical journals such as frequency of citation, "impact factor," and "Immediacy Index" are described. (PF)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Library Material Selection, Periodicals
Perry, Jean L. – Research Quarterly, 1975
In this study, it was found that students select counselors on the basis of certain personality traits rather than on that person's educational training in the area of guidance and counseling. (JS)
Descriptors: Counselor Selection, Counselors, Females, High School Students
Maccia, Elizabeth Steiner – Viewpoints, 1975
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Higher Education, Institutions, Personnel Policy
McGuffey, William Holmes – Van Antwerp, Bragg, and Company, 1889
The rapid multiplication of public libraries and the wide distribution of cheap editions, have rendered books upon all subjects and of every degree of merit and demerit so readily accessible, that it has become necessary not only to teach children how to read, but also to give them such instruction as will enable them to decide wisely what to…
Descriptors: Textbooks, High Schools, Reading Materials, Reading Instruction
Phillips, Robert L. – Educ Rec, 1969
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection, Faculty
Claver, Gene – Agr Educ Mag, 1969
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Parent Attitudes, Recruitment, Selection
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Smith, Frank – Math Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Mathematics, Readability, Secondary School Mathematics
Moore, Samuel – J Gen Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Administrators, Background, College Administration, Deans
Polin, L.; Baker, E. L. – 1978
A neglected element in designing tests is that of publicness, that is, the extent to which test specifications are understandable and usable by all interested parties. Issues related to content validity, such as test bias and instructional sensitivity, become accessible to these parties once content validity and design have been adequately…
Descriptors: Rating Scales, Test Construction, Test Items, Test Selection
Wendler, Cathy L. W. – 1982
It is commonly proposed that educational and psychological assessments consist of a multifaceted procedure that incorporates scores from a variety of tests and resources. Little guidance has been offered regarding the method for selecting a combination of testing instruments used in an evaluation. The problem of test selection is discussed in the…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Cost Effectiveness, Methods, Models
Anderson, Cheryl A. – 1980
Designed to answer basic questions educators have about microcomputer hardware and software and their applications in teaching, this paper describes the revolution in computer technology that has resulted from the development of the microchip processor and provides information on the major computer components; i.e.; input, central processing unit,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Microcomputers
Bennett, Wilma E. – 1980
This 322-point checklist was designed to help executives make an intelligent choice when selecting a small computer for a business. For ease of use the questions have been divided into ten categories: Display Features, Keyboard Features, Printer Features, Controller Features, Software, Word Processing, Service, Training, Miscellaneous, and Costs.…
Descriptors: Business, Check Lists, Computer Programs, Computers
BAUTHUES, DON – 1968
THIS PAPER DISCUSSES FACTORS IN THE ACQUIRING, PROCESSING, AND UTILIZING OF INFORMATION IN TEACHER SELECTION, AND DESCRIBES TWO INDEPENDENT VARIABLES IN AN EXPERIMENT ON TEACHER SELECTION--NUMBER OF DOCUMENTS AND MASKING OF INFORMATION. THE DISCUSSION FOCUSES ON SELECTION STRATEGIES, VALIDITY OF INFORMATION, CURRENT PRACTICES OF GATHERING AND…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Employment Interviews, Information Processing, Information Utilization
Howes, Raymond F., Ed. – 1964
The increasing attention focused on the problem of preparing university and college administrators prompted the Association for Higher Education to convene a group of 250 educators to consider what guidelines should be adopted. Nine panelists led the discussion on how to meet the need for professional highly skilled administrators. Organized…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administration, Background, Higher Education
Bolton, Dale L. – 1968
An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of four information-format variables--instructions for processing information, number of documents, masking of information, and interview information--on the teacher selection decision process. It was hypothesized that the variables affect decisions by modifying the consistency of the decisions…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Experiments, Principals, Simulated Environment
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