Describes the use of simulated time sequences in the analysis of age-related and socio-historical changes in developmental research. (BD)

The development and use of a simulation game designed to facilitate nationwide long-range library planning for American Indian communities is described. The use of simulation outcomes in plan development is analyzed. Implications on the effectiveness of simulation in the library planning process are made. (Author)

This research simulated responses of 75 subjects to 30 items under the Birnbaum model and attempted a fit to the data using the Rasch model. When item discriminations varied from a variance of .05 to .25, there was only a slight increase in lack of fit as the variances increased. (Author/CTM)

The general management simulation game, Tempomatic IV is used in a comparison of ranking and relational performance evaluation procedures. Results indicate that the relational approach has clear advantages over ranking approaches, especially in generating more useful information. Also, reliance on mechanically generated scores can lead to…

Briefly describes two computer simulations for teaching chemistry: the first involves a decision-making simulation in the context of the development of a mining operation; the second consists of an attempt to invest a limited sum of money to make enough energy to meet predicted energy needs in the U.K. for several decades in the future. (VT)

Describes a simulation game, IDIOTS (Instructional Development in Ordinary Teaching Situations), which is designed to acquaint potential instructional developers, faculty and/or students, with the various aspects of instructional development. (RAO)

Briefly reviews several studies on the effectiveness of simulation games and reports an investigation examining the effectiveness of a simulation game designed to incorporate learning activities at three hierarchial levels suggested by Taba. (BR)

The author presents three methods for dealing with the problem of the number of tosses of a fair coin needed to obtain two consecutive heads. (MN)

Approves of role-playing as training in situational dialogues, but objects to controversial subject matter, especially sociological and political. Prefers the term "scene play." (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

The article describes a ten-day simulation project in the correspondence unit of business communications. The students learn to recognize that the previous weeks of letter writing and punctuation practice are required duties in their future careers. At the end of the project the students are shown how they were rated on daily activities in their…

Suggests ways to evaluate learning achieved through simulation games. Presents assumptions in learning theory, examines their relationship to gaming, and discusses research findings on simulation as a learning experience. Analyzes one game as a practical illustration for the type of evaluation criteria advocated. (Author)

This article reports on an empirical investigation in an experimental-oriented collective bargaining situation in an undergraduate wage and salary administration course. A contract negotiation paradigm utilizes the concept of "vested interest," and demonstrates that this concept can be effectively incorporated into the game construct. (VT)

An experimental application of gaming technique in an undergraduate course in urban planning is described. Student response, which was generally favorable, is also discussed. (VT)

A generic model of experiential instructional methods is presented illustrating (1) forms of these activities and their interrelationships; (2) a classification scheme for examining their components and interrelationships; (3) relationships between structures and outcomes; and (4) methods for matching instructional methods and objectives. (MJB)

This paper describes a series of FORTRAN IV computer models which are the content-oriented subject matter for a college course in forest planning. The course objectives, the planning problem, and the ten planning aid models are listed. Student comments and evaluation of the program are included. (BT)