The report deals with the relationship between measurement and data analysis procedures in sociological research. The author finds that too many measured variables exist in both theory and measurement assumptions. Since these procedures are interrelated, improvements in either or both areas are necessary. Presented are three sections: (1) specific…

Sixty-two firms within 20 industries were surveyed to determine (1) a definition for the term "job vacancy," (2) the extent of job vacancy records of employers, (3) the possibility of data collection on job vacancies, and (4) the problems expected to be encountered in such a collection. After stratification of an industry by the relative size of…

Given the current, apparently favorable, climate for introducing and implementing program evaluation schema, the author questions factors mitigating against success, and variables relevant to program evaluation. He cites two types of problems: technological or instrumental problems of methodology and measurement, and evaluation process into…

Conveys some ideas of the impact that the census undercount may have on the allocation of funds to states and cities by focusing on revenue sharing. (Author/AM)

Developed in this paper is a preliminary model of rationality designed to suggest what "applied" research should be like. The model is based on two ideas which are described and analyzed. One concerns epistemology in practical research, and the other discusses where problems come from in such research. (Author/EB)

Brief comments are offered on the 12 summarized findings of a 1975 survey examiniing the relations between class size and educational effects. (Author)

This paper concentrates on the areas of methodological and theoretical criticisms of research, an explanation of the motive within the expectancy-value theory of motivation and supporting research, and suggestions for further research. (Author/MLF)

Discusses, in the context of library evaluation, the major sources of untrustworthy information and describes what can be done to control them. The emphasis is on assessing the impact of changed operations. (JD)

Whereas group research designs inform us about aggregate experience, single case models seek to answer research questions by a more complete analysis of an individual's life. This article focuses on three single case methodologies: psychohistory, case study, and intensive experimental design. The influence of the holistic perspective is discussed.…

The authors review nineteen evaluations and reports dealing with alternative schools, examining the structure of the research, findings, and recommendations. In an examination of the research methodology, weaknesses are described and suggestions for improving the quality of future research are made. (MJB)

A wide variety of methods have been employed in attempting to measure attitudes toward death. This paper presents a critical overview of the methods currently available. Sample items and normative data, as well as considerations for measurement selection, are presented. (Author)

Ecological violations, observer problems, and intrusions of real world phenomena are discussed in relation to observations of family interaction in home settings. (Author/SB)

Presents a theoretical discussion of the role of cohort effects in the study of human development. The paper examines three problems associated with cohort analysis. These involve the interrelated problems of defining boundaries, defining distinctive experiences, and analyzing typical response patterns. (BD)

This critique points out weaknesses regarding the test measures used by Munsinger and Douglass and questions the validity of these measures for the ages of the children used in their study. (JMB)