An attempt to build a mathematical model of a device that could learn geometry is discussed. The report discusses the background and motivation of the study, the coding problem, the derivation of Suppes "Stimulus-Response Theory of Finite Automata" used in the work in learning theory, and a summary of the technical work. (DB)

Omitted items cannot properly be treated as wrong when estimating ability and item parameters. A convenient method for utilizing the information provided by omissions is presented. Some theoretical and considerable empirical justification is adduced for the estimates obtained by both old and new methods. (Author)

The logic of set theory is applied to the problem of infrastructure and transition in developmental analysis. The analysis necessitates the decomposition of stages into components. The decomposition generates sets within sets and, from a sequential perspective, progressions within progressions. The relation of lower to higher and precursor to…

Within the field of information science there is a significant difference between the citation patterns of journal articles and reports, in that both types of publication show a strong "same-channel" tendency; i.e., journal articles cite journal articles more than reports cite journal articles, and reports cite reports more than journal articles…

The sole objective of the conference was to assemble experts in the various fields of continuing education for health to discuss the evaluation of their programs. Included were different types of producers of various kinds of courses or programs, adult educationalists, professional evaluators, financers of programs, etc. Particular attention was…

A conference on research for better schools was held to focus on the expressed needs of educators in Tennessee. The following discussion papers were provided to summarize available research data: Trends in Federal Programs for the 70's (RC 005 390); Review and Synthesis of Research on Vocational Education in Rural Areas (ED 034 632); Student…

The fourth annual report of the President's Committee on Mental Retardation comments upon areas of significant progress and of critical need in mental retardation. The problem of malnutrition, improvements in residential care, and advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention through research are discussed. Specific recommendations for…

The fourth year of full-scale operation (June 1968 to June 1969) of the Institute of Library Research is reported. The projects undertaken during this period fall within five broad areas: (1) values in library and information service, (2) library and information systems, (3) methodology research, (4) information services development and (5) social…

The second and third years of full-scale operation (July 1966-June 1968) of the Institute of Library Research are reported. Specific projects undertaken are grouped into six broad categories: (1) values in library and information service, (2) library and information systems, (3) methodology research, (4) information services development, (5)…

The South Carolina Environmental Education Conference was held February 3 and 4, 1971, at Hobcaw House, Georgetown, South Carolina. The Conference was intended to provide a dialogue between teacher-training institutions, State Department of Education personnel, and other state agency personnel interested in environmental education. One aim of the…

This report was prepared for the President of the United States by the Council of Environmental Quality. Location, quantities, composition, trends, pollution, and international aspects of ocean dumping are discussed. Also included are alternatives to dumping and legislative control. Recommendations are made dealing with policies, regulations, and…

Secondary evaluations, in which an investigator takes a body of evaluation data collected by a primary evaluation researcher and examines the data to see if the original conclusions about the program correspond with his own, are discussed. The different kinds of secondary evaluations and the advantages and disadvantages of each are pointed out,…

A study was undertaken to determine to what extent recreation enterprises in rural Appalachia can help meet the growing urban demands for outdoor recreation and provide profitable use of rural resources and employment for rural people. The analysis, drawn from a 1966 nationwide survey, included 35 campgrounds, 18 fishing areas, 14 vacation farms,…

This document described the annual report for the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education for 1972. Reports are given for the various programs at WICHE including the Division of Regional Programs, the Division of Mental Health and Related Areas, and the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems. WICHE (1) seeks to increase…

This publication presents the proceedings of a meeting at which the discussions centered around higher education as a field of study. Five presentations are made in the document. The first is a review and interpretation of the literature surrounding the topic with a 53-item bibliography as a conclusion. The second offers insights into educational…