A discussion of the theory and process of indexing--taxonomy, word frequency, and interrelationships of terms. (LS)

Analyzes three elements of classification: distinction, grouping and hierarchy. It is shown that models of classification cannot be developed from a binary base. (JB)

Further classification is made of Lindquist's dichotomy of interaction effects. The extension hopefully reduces errors or interpretation and provides a simple, accurate means of summarizing interactions obtained. (Author/RL)

The system for cataloging and classifying visual materials developed for the University Archives of SUNY Buffalo is described. It incorporates the principles and guidelines of the AACR rules, offers degrees of access, depending on the size and complexity of the collection, permits implementation by nonprofessional staff, and provides inventory…

The word "seagull" is included in the dictionary because the term is so often applied by the lay persons to almost any gull they notice. However, this is a generalized term which ignores the wide and facinating variety of the species. This article discusses some of the species of gulls. (NQ)

Proposes a revised model of a taxonomy for theory building in library and information studies research, called Circuits of Theory, that includes both the taxonomy and the critical contextual modules researchers consider in their work. Encompasses the concepts of individual as well as social knowledge, both discovered and undiscovered. (Author/LRW)

Examines ritual from theoretical, clinical, and practical perspectives. Discusses symbolic cognition and its relation to myth and ritual. Abstracts a typology of ritual from phenomenological sources. Gives examples of liberation, transformation, and celebration rituals. Identifies elements commonly employed in ritual activity as guides to ritual…

Defines a sampling taxonomy that shows the differences between and relationships among the bootstrap, the jackknife, and the randomization test. Demonstrates the usefulness of the taxonomy for teaching the goals and purposes of resampling schemes and presents univariate and multivariate examples. (SLD)

Describes flexible measures that relax restrictive conditional independence assumptions of latent class analysis. Dichotomous and ordered category manifest variables are viewed as discretized latent continuous variables. Discusses the relationship between the multivariate probit model proposed and the mixed Rasch model of J. Rost (1991). (SLD)

Studies of category-based induction using different methods have found somewhat contradictory results for whether typical items are a stronger basis for induction. Typical category items are generally more similar to other category items than are atypical ones, and they are also more likely to be categorized into the category in question. We…

Several countries employ a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as one means by which information on qualifications is made available to labour markets. Although the term 'National Qualifications Framework' is not used consistently across national borders, a qualifications classification system is an important element in all NQF models. An NQF…

The human perceptual system seems to be driven by a coarse-to-fine integration of visual information. Different results have shown a faster integration of low-spatial frequency compared with high-spatial frequency (HSF) information, starting at early retinal processes. The difference in spatial scale decomposition remains throughout the lateral…

This paper examines the evolution of the role of Teaching Assistant (TA) in particular since Estelle Morris's seminal speech in 2001. It argues that, while the TA role is only one among many support staff roles in schools, it suffers from lack of precise definition. The paper uses research and literature to create a typology of TA roles with a…