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Peer reviewedMartini, Linda; MacTurk, Robert H. – Mental Retardation, 1985
The article identifies sources of prevalence and incidence rates for handicaps and disabilities, points out problems regarding obtaining this information, and examines reasons for the problems. Two measures are suggested: first, to set up a national directory of those health statistics already being collected; and second, to develop a nationwide…
Descriptors: Demography, Disabilities, Incidence, Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedSkerry, Peter – Brookings Review, 1996
Discusses how the federal government collects and publishes ethnic and racial data and the problems and potential consequences inherent in revising ethnic and racial categories for census taking purposes. Problems stemming from racial self-identification and minority leadership backlash are explored, as well as the implications for American group…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Data Collection, Demography, Ethnic Groups
Western European Education, 1984
Recent patterns of demand for higher education and trends regarding the numbers of students staying on in full-time education after age 16 suggest that demand for British higher education may be greater than might be assumed from simply viewing the decline in the size of the 18- to 20-year-old age group. (RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Demography, Educational Demand, Educational Needs
Hodkinson, Harold L. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1982
A study of the statistics on enrollment trends, popular attitudes, school effectiveness, standardized test scores, and educational reforms convinces the author that the American educational system is strong, effective, and beginning to gain the popular support it deserves. (PGD)
Descriptors: Demography, Educational Change, Educational Needs, Enrollment Trends
McDonald, Peter F. – 1984
The Australian 1981 Census results show that the coventional nuclear family is still by far the most prominent family form in Australia. However, since the first family statistics were collected in 1966, other family forms and nonfamily living arrangements have been increasing. This paper examines changes in factors determining family structure…
Descriptors: Birth Rate, Demography, Divorce, Family Characteristics
Bland, Laurel L. – 1976
Numbering approximately 62,005 and representing 15.3% of the total Alaska population in 1975, Alaska Natives are a finite and predominately rural subpopulation. However, a significant portion of the Alaska Native Work Force (estimated at 13,854) now resides in the major urban areas and is available to the Statewide Work Force. Statistics from May,…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Culture Conflict, Demography, Economic Development
Ames, Bobbie H. – 1981
This report in two volumes is the product of a year-long needs assessment undertaken by the Governor of Alabama's Commission for the Alabama Year of the Child. Volume I, which contains an overview and recommendations to the governor and the legislature, includes position papers and letters from the commission and interested citizens. These…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Children, Curriculum Development
