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Thiem, Alrik – American Journal of Evaluation, 2017
The search for necessary and sufficient causes of some outcome of interest, referred to as "configurational comparative research," has long been one of the main preoccupations of evaluation scholars and practitioners. However, only the last three decades have witnessed the evolution of a set of formal methods that are sufficiently…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Research Methodology, Comparative Analysis, Tutorial Programs
Aidala, Jim – Environmental Education Report and Newsletter, 1985
Describes the scientific basis of cancer risk assessment, outlining the dominant controversies surrounding the use of different methods for identifying carcinogens (short-term tests, animal bioassays, and epidemiological studies). Points out that risk assessment is as much an art as it is a science. (DH)
Descriptors: Cancer, Environmental Education, Environmental Standards, Higher Education

Robinson, Sharon E.; Stiefel, Susanne – Journal of Counseling & Development, 1985
Describes the roles of the counselor as a team member in working with cancer patients. Those roles vary from encouraging good health habits on the prevention and detection end of the continuum to active involvement with behavioral interventions during medical treatment on the opposite end of the continuum. (BL)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Objectives, Cancer, Counseling Techniques

Marty, Phillip J.; McDermott, Robert J. – Journal of School Health, 1983
Because testicular cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in young men, it is important that they become informed about it. This paper reviews the pathology and epidemiology of testicular cancer, the technique of testicular self-examination, and some suggestions for teaching about this subject. (Authors/JMK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cancer, Health Education, High School Students

Seffrin, John R.; Randall, B. Grove – Journal of School Health, 1982
Oral disease risks regarding the use of tobacco arise not only from smoking but also from the oral use of tobacco in the form of snuff. Such diseases range from simple tooth decay to various forms of cancer. A fact list is suggested for presenting the risks to school-age youth. (JN)
Descriptors: Cancer, Curriculum Development, Dental Health, Elementary Secondary Education
Environmental Education Report and Newsletter, 1985
Summarizes health hazards associated with air pollution, highlighting the difficulty in establishing acceptable thresholds of exposure. Respiratory disease, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other problems are addressed. Indicates that a wide range of effects from any one chemical exists and that there are differences in sensitivity to…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Cancer, Cardiovascular System, Diseases

Black, George W. – Science Teacher, 1984
Enumerates several techniques to determine what are acceptable levels of risk in society. Discusses cancer, regulation, and human responsibility. Lists several no-risk discussion topics for the classroom. (DH)
Descriptors: Cancer, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Decision Making, High Schools
King, Frederick A.; Yarbrough, Cathy J. – Physiologist, 1985
Presents a sampling of the contributions of primate research to human health and welfare through discussions of: atherosclerosis; aging; endocrine and seasonality influences on reproductive behavior; emotional expression; communication; infectious diseases (viruses, polio, acquired immune deficiency syndrome-AIDS; and others); cancer; the brain;…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cancer, College Science, Communicable Diseases
Pines, Maya – 1984
The science of genetics is perceived to offer hope that a large number of the 3,000 inherited diseases which afflict human beings may be prevented or controlled. This document addresses some of the advances that have been made in this field. It includes an introduction and sections on: "The Beginning of Human Genetics"; "Unlocking the Secrets of…
Descriptors: Cancer, Disease Control, Diseases, DNA

Elo, Hannu – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Describes the potential health hazards of using thioacetamide in introductory courses where students are involved in qualitative inorganic analysis. Describes the chemical as possessing carcinogenic, hepatotoxic, and mutagenic properties. Cautions that thioacetamide has caused various biochemical changes in the liver, and recommends limited uses…
Descriptors: Cancer, Chemical Analysis, College Science, Hazardous Materials