Expressions for the expected value, density, and distribution function (DF) of GS (gain from selection) are derived and studied in terms of sample size, number of predictors, and the prior distribution assigned to the population multiple correlation. (Author/RK)

The University of Minnesota has pioneered in establishing future-oriented courses and curricula and now ranks as one of the world's leading centers of future studies. Article describes the Minnesota experience and offers suggestions to other institutions that want to futurize themselves. (Author)

A description of the program set up by the Northern States Power Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, to prepare itself for increasing change in the social environment in which the company operates. (HB)

Tests were given after instruction in probability and four weeks later to 25 sixth graders. Correlation between achievement scores for each student was .78. Retention ratios for individuals, total tests, each objective, and each item indicated high initial performance may contribute to high retention. (Author/DT)

Commenting on an article by D. Scott, in Mathematics Teaching 52 (Autumn 1970), He present author shows that it is important to know the distribution of error and not just the maximum error. (MM)

Presents theorems about lines and lattice points, and relates these to combinatorial analysis. (RS)

The relationship between certain personality variables and the degree to which examines display certainty in their responses was investigated. (Author)

The focus of the present experiments was to examine the effect of adapting the context of a presentation to a student's background. The results showed familiarity of context to be an influential factor in learning quantitative material. (Author/PN)