The 2012 edition of the "Digest of Education Statistics" is the 48th in a series of publications initiated in 1962. The "Digest" has been issued annually except for combined editions for the years 1977-78, 1983-84, and 1985-86. Its primary purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field…

The 2011 edition of the "Digest of Education Statistics" is the 47th in a series of publications initiated in 1962. The "Digest" has been issued annually except for combined editions for the years 1977-78, 1983-84, and 1985-86. Its primary purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field…

Although behavior analysis relies primarily on visual inspection for interpreting data, previous research shows that the method of display can influence the judgments. In the current study, 26 Board-Certified Behavior Analysts reviewed two data sets displayed on each of three methods--equal-interval graphs, tables, and Standard Celeration…

Hierarchical data analyses in different discipline areas are reviewed in this article to compare statistical applications between the Hierarchical Linear Model (HLM) software and the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) MIXED procedure. Similar features of the two software programs are illustrated through reconfirmation of an HLM example using the…

The conclusion of Cohen that there was no significant difference between the mean levels of open-closed mindedness for mature-age and younger students is questioned. (Editor)

The sign test is perhaps the simplest nonparametric procedure comparable to the commonly used parametric t-test. This test is easily applied which makes it useful preliminary analysis and for the analysis of data of passing interest. A large variety of its applications to education research, usually not found in the standard textbooks, is included…

In the present study the relationships between the amount of freedom given the learner in choosing a learning task and his subsequent performance and persistence on that task were investigated. (Author)

An empirical comparison is made of three proposed indices of relative predictor variable contribution: (1) the scaled weights of the first discriminant function; (2) the total group estimates of the correlations between each predictor variable and the first function; and (3) the within-groups estimates of the correlations between each predictor…

In this article, new arguments and empirical evidence are presented justifying the use of standardized R- analysis (or equivalently Q- technique) in certain types of factor-analytic studies. (Editor)

The present research is a comparison of faculty from a large university with faculty from a small college in a rather homogeneous Southeastern region of the United States. (Author)

This study was completed to determine whether efficiency in concept attainment can be increased as a function of the interaction of the use of good negative instances and increased attention defined in terms of risk conditions. (Author)

This study attempted to determine what portion of the content of three accepted art education periodicals was oriented towards technology, the problem being to examine the possible ideological predelections which may influence the teaching of art. (Author/RK)

Presents the results of an extensive survey on the status of women in leadership positions in art education: specifically state art supervisors/directors, art supervisors/directors, chairpersons/heads of college/university art education programs, presidents of state art education associations, officers and council/board of directors of regional…

The purpose of this study was to develop a device for predicting student success in a high school Elementary Algebra course. It was intended to assist guidance counselors in advising students in selecting the most appropriate mathematics course. (Editor)

The present study sought to investigate the influence different or mixed allographic presentations would have on sight word reading achievement of fourth grade pupils. As well it considered whether word identification is based on a process reaction to letter cues or word form cues. (Author/RK)