One of seven coordinated inservice institutes to be conducted during 1970 for vocational education and related personnel representing rural areas of the United States is discussed. This specific institute was concerned with the procedures of application of innovations resulting from research and development programs. The program relies primarily…

As an economical method of evaluating alternative building programs prior to deciding upon one, a computer-based mathematical model is described which could be used to simulate an institution's use of physical facilities. Information is presented regarding program input, measure of effectiveness, and program procedure. Sample forms and sample…

This study was concerned with--(1) the conditions of transfer of training, (2) armed forces research on the use of synthetic training devices in the learning of complex skills, (3) armed forces research on the use of training devices in learning judgmental skills, and (4) training devices used in driver education. A section with a summary,…

A set of APL (A Programing Language) programs written for use on a time-sharing IBM System/370 computer and used to aid in the teaching of selected econometric concepts is described. The programs involve the simulation of a set of n observations; of a simple regression model Y = A BX U; the plotting of the Y and X simulated values; the estimation…

Computer simulation is recognized as a valuable systems analysis research tool which enables the detailed examination, evaluation, and manipulation, under stated conditions, of a system without direct action on the system. This technique provides management with quantitative data on system performance and capabilities which can be used to compare…

In two separate reports the founding and set up of Project CORES was outlined, and then a specific research project was described. Project CORES began in the efforts of three men who felt a more systematic investigation of simulation effects was needed. The criteria felt most sensitive were the physiological activities of galvanic skin potential…

This paper provides a general perspective for evaluating interest inventories and simulations and outlines some activities to stimulate the development of more useful inventories. Previous evaluations have been primarily instrument-specific; have relied generally on opinion rather than evidence; and have focused only on possible sex, age, race, or…

This paper discusses the use and purposes of simulation in teacher preparation. The theoretical dimensions of instructional simulation and some current simulation programs for the pre- and in-service education of teachers are presented. Advantages and disadvantages of simulation are discussed as well as unresolved issues surrounding the use of…

The APRAC-1A diffusion model was developed as a versatile and practical model for computing the concentrations of pollutants at any point within a city. The model calculates pollutant contributions from diffusion on various scales, including: extra-urban diffusion, mainly from sources in upwind cities; intra-urban diffusion from freeway, arterial,…

Two studies were conducted to evaluate a fixed-wing instrument procedures training device and to develop a training program for use with it. In the first, a group of trainees who received synthetic instrument flight training with the new device were compared with a control group who did not. Men trained with the device performed more…

This paper proposes a technique for using the digital computer in science instruction (grades 1-12) which may well obviate the constraints of unreasonable cost and demand for complex and extensive software. Computer Simulated Experiments require a short amount of time at the terminal during which the student collects realistic simulated data.…

An effective means of teaching parliamentary procedure to high school students is the Student Congress. Advance planning and imagination are necessary to the success of the Congress. Included in the advance planning are discussions of the types of legislation permitted and the governing body to which each resolution is directed. The point system…

A game designed to teach some of the skills used in behavior modification with slow learners was evaluated. The game, called "Modifying," was developed to increase the range of experience for students preparing to be special education teachers. A randomized, posttest-only design was employed. The design incorporated three treatments:…

Eleven tutorial-drill and four experiment-simulation computer assisted instruction (CAI) modules were designed and programmed for use on an IBM 1500 system. The modules were designed as supplementary study aids for an introductory chemistry course and were intended to assist students' achievement of specified behavioral objectives. After trial…

The Airman Training Line Simulator was designed as a managerial aid for investigating and evaluating the various and diverse policy interaction which impact on basic military training and entry-level technical training courses. The user's manual provides user-oriented documentation on the concepts and logic underlying the model. The presentation…