This paper examines the research which has explored the relationship between marital satisfaction and the family life cycle. It critically evaluates the research designs and assesses the methodological weaknesses which resulted in findings which are inconclusive, inconsistent, and ambiguous. The most convincing finding is represented as a…

Looks at past evaluation of compensatory education, suggests new approaches to evaluation, and makes recommendations about program implementation. (IRT)

Presented is basic information to be used by teachers in interpreting research articles. (Author/BD)

The conceptual differences between coded regression analysis and traditional analysis of variance are discussed. Also, a modification of several SPSS routines is proposed which allows for direct interpretation of ANOVA and ANCOVA results in a form stressing the strength and significance of scrutinized relationships. (Author)

This paper describes a collaborative project involving academics and Chicano convicts and addicts which, despite the potential for serious strain between the groups involved, was in fact a success. (Author)

A data set from the area of clinical psychology was used to show how multiple regression analysis could be used where analysis of variance might more commonly be used. (JKS)

The evaluators of the Emergency School Aid Act respond to commentaries on their evaluation of the act and their article detailing that evaluation (TM 503 672). Each commentary is discussed. (See TM 503 673 through 678). (JKS)

Recent criticism in the literature of the use of inferential statistics in educational research is refuted. The authors focus on the defense of multiple regression analysis. (JKS)

The causal modelling technique is extended to nonrecursive causal models that involve feedback and/or reciprocal causation. Three least squares techniques for estimating parameters are described, and data from an empirical study illustrate the causal modelling technique. (Author/GDC)

Presents four letters pointing out design difficulties in the experiments of Morrison, Giordani, and Nagy in their investigation of reading disabilities, memory, and perception. (SL)

Provides a profile of governing-board members in Canadian postsecondary institutions, specifically listing seven generalizations useful in identifying trustee characteristics. The intention was to determine how trustees may affect governing board effectiveness. (Author/RK)

Experimental research explores cause and effect relationships. In assessing change, both the degree and direction of change must be determined. Consequently a series of observations must be made over time. The process of change is assumed to be continuous, requiring that observation be as frequent and continuous as possible. (Author)

Examines current conceptualizations of the mechanisms used to explain cognitive and social development and possible common mechanisms linking the two areas. Considers these mechanisms for both a mechanisric and the two areas. Considers these mechanisms from both a mechanistic and an organismic perspective. Presents a developmental model which…

The author reviewed organization development and assessed 26 studies against Campbell and Stanley's 12 criteria for validty; only three met all criteria. Practitioners must determine appropriate measures for assessing; develop more adequate instruments for measuring change related to OD; and consistently utilize more rigorous designs for their…

The dichotomy between research and creative activity is a false one. Most creative activity does produce knowledge and should be considered as research. Through a hypothetical case study this argument attempts to justify creativity as research. It also describes two projects as possible examples of how creativity might be explored in a research…