This paper explores attempts which have been made to close the gap between researchers and policymakers in the social and behavioral sciences. The traditional role of the researcher is viewed as being isolated from attempts to apply research to the world of action. Methods to alleviate this situation are discussed. Educational research and…

Selected issues in educational research and development are discussed as they relate to local educational agencies and institutions of higher education. Local education agencies are defined as public supported schools (elementary, middle/jr. high and high schools) and institutions of higher education as state supported colleges and universities…

Possible impacts of changing information technology on the role of the institutional researcher, who serves as a decision support intermediary, are examined. Attention is directed to measurement, human information processing, and decision support technology. It is noted that management information systems are dependent on measurement for data…