This handbook was developed for use by individuals with limited experience in performing good survey-based research. The essential procedures in the preparation of a survey are outlined and discussed. The method of survey construction proposed consists of several tasks: (1) survey objectives and research questions are specified; (2) literature is…

One popular method of generating large quantities of social science research data is telephone research. The interviewer's communication skill is a critical factor in determining the reliability and validity of such research. The interviewer should have a clear, pleasant, and understandable voice; be able to read through the questions fluently;…

Surveys, content analyses, and laboratory experiment/judgment task strategies continue to be the dominant research methods used in mass communication research. Some researchers, however, are advocating method triangulation--the use of at least two and as many as five methods within the same study. A manual and computer search of several databases…

Described in this newsletter issue are research activities involving the development in Sweden of an indicator model to provide a holistic and comprehensive depiction of schools. Intended for use in continuous follow-up and evaluation activities, the model attempts to mirror the situation in schools by means of existing information expressed as…

The field manual for a series of coordinated studies of the spontaneous acquisition of a second language by adult immigrant workers provides a theoretical and practical framework for the entire project and a source of information about it for other researchers. Chapters 1 and 2 describe the project's objectives and organization. Chapter 3 reviews…

In this elementary science activity students construct a simple measuring device and gain experience in collecting and recording data, communicating data with graphs, and making predictions from their graphed data. (JR)

The present study was designed to test the efficacy of two basic strategies which might be employed to increase the probability that a potential voter will act in accordance with his presumed belief that it is right, good, or desirable to exercise his franchise. (Author)

In this paper we hope to show that the continuing question of whether or not attitudes have an effect on behavior can be answered. (Editor)

A primary purpose of the present study was to attempt to identify the types of activities actually performed by managers and relate the resulting performance patterns to actual performance evaluations. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether the type of material was a significant factor in determining listening comprehension. (Editor)

The present survey intended to determine the supply and demand of teachers who graduate from the College of Education at the Saskatoon Campus of the University of Saskatchewan. (Author/RK)

Reports the results of a nationwide project in which science classes (representing about 16,000 students) collected and submitted data on the pH of the rain falling in their respective areas. (JR)

Author had a positive attitude toward the future of education and outlined the contributions and development of community colleges. Also listed nine priorities for educational research. (RK)

The urban school principal is education's most visible line administrator. The job is demanding, requiring highly developed administrative skills and is a position about which little has been written. Faculty from the University of Illinois at Chicago began this study of a sample of Chicago public school principals in early 1977, using…

This resource provides examples of participant forms utilized by State Facilitators and Developer/Demonstrators from over 55 National Diffusion Network projects for communication with each other and with Local Education Agencies. A revision of the 1976 Forms and Formalities, this edition concentrates on sharing of form development expertise,…