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Download full textFinkelstein, Judith M. – 1983
A comparison of full-day, alternate-day (FDAD) and half-day, every-day (HDED) kindergartens in Iowa assessed instructional time; congruence between goals and outcomes; and principal, teacher, and pupil attitudes. Findings were gathered from surveys of school administrators and teachers, as well as from questionnaires sent to directors of early…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Financial Support, Kindergarten
Pearce, John F. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1991
Presents results of a study comparing Georgia college students' scores on a test for economic understanding with scores of high school students. Compares scores by university and also by demographic information. Concludes that there is significant advantage in taking economics at the senior grade level in high school. (DK)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Course Selection (Students), Economics Education, Educational Research
Christ, Rick – Currents, 1998
College and university fund raisers are encouraged to test various strategies for direct-mail solicitation by comparing variations of five factors that influence direct mail response: copy; timing; package; offer; and list. Suggestions include forming a hypothesis, testing one variable at a time, choosing test and control groups carefully,…
Descriptors: College Administration, Comparative Analysis, Donors, Fund Raising
Peer reviewedEscovitz, Alan; Augsburger, Arol – Optometric Education, 1992
A survey of 1,775 Ohio health care providers in 5 disciplines concerning the demand for professional continuing education is reported. Results indicate that program content, date, time, and location are the most important factors influencing program attendance. Specific comparisons are made between optometry and other health care professions. (MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Attendance, Comparative Analysis, Educational Needs
Sudermann, David P. – 1987
The report offers a comparison of instruction time for beginning languages at St. Olaf College (Minnesota) and 17 other colleges and universities, and concludes with recommendations for curricular change at St. Olaf College. Contact hours ranged from 80 hours (St. Olaf) to 171 hours. The study was undertaken in response to faculty concern that not…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Course Content, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedLotito, Anthony; Hoerner, James – Community Services Catalyst, 1992
Compares Adult Basic Education (ABE) in North Carolina where ABE is administered by community colleges and Virginia where ABE is delivered by the public school system. Reports differences in student recruitment, class scheduling, availability of facilities, commitment of institutional leadership, and program funding. Makes recommendations. (DMM)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Adult Basic Education, College Role, Community Colleges
