A computational method for weighted euclidean distance scaling (a method of multidimensional scaling) which combines aspects of an "analytic" solution with an approach using loss functions is presented. (Author/JKS)

After outlining the scope of the U.S. Office of Education's involvement in comparative and international studies, the author presents a bibliographic essay describing publications and reprints from USOE's international programs. (SJL)

Research on the School Health Curriculum Project is analyzed, including research on instrumentation development as well as on research assessing project impact on health knowledge, attitudes, and practices of those students exposed to the project. (JMF)

Materials in the ERIC system on teacher inservice education and workshop activities are surveyed. (HTH)

Reviews and summarizes the various applications, findings, and conclusions regarding the Kolb experiential learning model and the Learning Style Inventory found in current literature. The usefulness of the model and the instrument are evaluated based upon this evidence. (Author/LLS)

Twenty-three journal articles on program evaluations were surveyed for incidence of four unethical practices: withholding purpose or mere existence of an evaluation from participants; exposure to stress; invasion of privacy; and denial of program benefits to control groups. Few violations were apparent. (CP)

The parent of a handicapped child cites the importance of daily communication between home and school and describes a method of daily report cards based on the individualized education program. (CL)

Introduces the DOE/RECON online database system and the two energy files it serves: DOE Energy Data Base (EDB) and General and Practical Data Base (GAP). Topics discussed include how the system works, its similarities to DIALOG, and its present and future; database elements and subject categories are described. (JD)

Two applications of Kristof's theorem on traces of matrix products are presented in order to highlight their utility for psychometric theory and studies. (Author/JKS)

This issue presents 821 abstracts of research in physiology. Ten abstracts resulting from mini-seminars presented by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are also given. (SA)

An experimental sampling procedure for communities on which coal had been surface-mined yielded missing cells and caused the number of degrees of freedom to be N instead of the usual N minus one. The apparent discrepancy is explained, and a solution to the problem is presented. (Author/JKS)

A report on a recent Technology for Energy Conservation meeting. Topics of the meeting were the need for conservation measures, legistated economic incentives to encourage conservation, and the technology to accomplish this. (BB)

Summarized are conclusions of the Council for Exceptional Children's Invisible College on the Severely and Profoundly Handicapped. (DB)

Canadian Library Association Annual Conference report. (Author)