Author argues that simplistic and/or heuristic approaches to the Tucker and Messick model (an individual differences model for multidimensional scaling, 1963) are often inadequate. (Author/CB)

The effects of health insurance coverage on resource allocation to hospitals is analyzed. (BH)

Break-even analysis is applied to determine what magnitude of titles added per year is sufficient to utilize economically Library of Congress proof slips and a Xerox 914 copying machine in the cataloging operation of a library. A formula is derived, and an example of its use is given. (1 reference) (Author/SJ)

This paper introduces the concept of a behavioral externality and relates it to the decisionmaking process in decentralized organizations. (Author)

Mathematical models indicate increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide causes an increase in surface temperature at a decreasing rate, and the rate of temperature decrease caused by increasing aerosols increases with aerosol concentration. (AL)

Presents a series of mathematical models of natural events and isolated systems, equilibrium states, heat and volume-flow rules, energy-transformation rule, and the existence of equations of state. Lists 13 thermodynamic topics along with the mathematics prerequisites. Identifies the grade level in which these topics may be successfully taught.…

A method for introducing ideas of probability theory is presented. The method is illustrated by solving a coin tossing" problem. (FL)