This paper reports the results of a controlled field experiment in which voice communication was introduced into an existing online community (online gaming guilds within the popular game "World of Warcraft"), comparing a mix of voice and text with text only. Quantitative results suggest increases in liking and trust due to the addition of voice,…

REGRESSION ANALYSIS, DISCRIMINANT ANALYSIS, AND A COMBINATION OF THESE STATISTICAL MODELS CANNOT PROVIDE INFORMATION APPROPRIATE TO INDIVIDUAL CAREER CHOICE THROUGH VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE. THESE MODELS IGNORE INDIVIDUAL VARIANCE IN ASPIRATION LEVELS AND MEANINGFUL DIMENSIONS OF JOB SATISFACTION. CENTOUR ANALYSIS PROVIDES FOR BOTH THROUGH USE OF…

Describes a research methods course in sociology which utilizes the computer in all facets of instruction: facilitating statistical computation, providing individually paced learning, and performing administrative tasks. Considers problems in course development and discusses positive evaluations by students and faculty. (Author/AV)

Discusses the changing nature of mathematics. Describes how computers, applications, and cross-fertilization have produced new methods, theories, and models in the mathematical sciences transforming it into a powerful collection of tools for science. (RT)