This paper presents and discusses the results of an empirical study of value orientations of a sample of students entering three different programs of study at a college of advanced education. (Editor)

It was the purpose of this study to compare the concepts of reading given by children defined as "good" readers and "poor" readers. (Author)

The aim of our investigation was to see whether the previous findings of consistent social class differences in language usage held good when writing and not speech was the mode of communication and a more rigorous control was exercised over the influence of essay topic upon language. (Author)

The net effect of the conditions under which tests are taken was empirically investigated using the scores obtained by high school students on an English and a mathematics test. (Author/BB)

This document provides a ready source of information about water/wastewater sampling activities using various commercial sampling and flow measurement devices. The report consolidates the findings and summarizes the activities, experiences, sampling methods, and field measurement techniques conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),…

This manual was developed for use at workshops designed to introduce operators to the fundamentals of sewage plant operation. The course consists of lecture-discussions and hands-on activities. Each of the lessons has clearly stated behavioral objectives to tell the trainee what he should know or do after completing that topic. Areas covered in…

This manual was developed for use at workshops designed to upgrade the knowledge of experienced wastewater treatment plant operators. Each of the sixteen lessons has clearly stated behavioral objectives to tell the trainee what he should know or do after completing that topic. Areas covered in this manual include: sewage characteristics;…

The major hypothesis of this article was that there will be a positive relationship between custodialism in teacher pupil control behavior and unfavorable student attitudes toward school. (Author/RK)

Article attempted to answer the question: would a nonverbal method of communicating test instructions influence scores achieved by young children on the Figural Forms of the TTCT. (Author/RK)

One hundred and ninety-four NCA postsecondary members give their perceptions of the contributions, problems, and possible modifications of accreditation as conducted by the NCA Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. (Editor)

This study deals with the problem of relating externally developed assessment procedures to the requirements to one company. (Author)

Potential implications of the "Privacy Act of 1974" as well as related issues from the perspective of the federal statistical system are discussed. Journal address: DUALabs, 1601 N. Kent St., Suite 900, Arlington, Va. 22209. (RC)

Research performed pursuant to a grant from the Charles F. Kettering Foundation.

A low cost approach to measuring materials availability in small- or medium-sized libraries using an interview questionnaire is described in detail, along with an application of this approach. A rationale for using this method is provided, as well as guidelines for conducting such a survey. Facts of the study are discussed, including objectives,…