Demonstrates that in research about prison sentencing different definitions and alternate techniques yield different results. Offers two conceptualizations of the sentencing decision and then applies either discriminate or multivariate analysis accordingly. Concludes that such definitions shape the research question, direct the focus of inquiry,…

Results of discriminant analysis are of restricted value in the counseling setting because discriminant functions often lack psychological interpretability. A technique is proposed for obtaining rotated discriminant function scores which should have the same clarity of meaning as rotated factors from factor analyses. (Author/JKS)

The receptivity across a university faculty to the role changes associated with continuing education is examined. Respondents evaluated the importance of a set of role behaviors. Application of multiple discriminant analysis to these ratings identified agreement on several basic values. (Author/MLW)

Summarizes legal arguments dealing with public employee collective bargaining in an attempt to explain variations in state bargaining laws. A discrimination analysis model is then used to determine which nonlegal factors affect the enactment of collective bargaining legislation for public school teachers. (Available from Baywood Publishing…

Study investigated the validity of several scales from the Differential Personality Inventory, a personality questionnaire designed to measure a number of variables relevant to psychopathology. (Authors)

Purpose of this study is to determine the relative value of three item validation methods which may be employed in the selection of items for inclusion in a test. (Author/CB)

Differences in problematic behavior of 50 Hispanic and 50 Anglo hospitalized inpatients of the Colorado State Hospital were assessed, using a list of 62 problem variables constructed from individual case records. Results indicated that socioeconomic conditions alone are insufficient in explaining the prevalence of mental illness within the…

Cluster analysis was used to identify two homogeneous clusters of 8 to 9 1/2 year old children (N=98) who misarticulated /s/, /r/, or both, then discriminant function analysis was used to identify a subset of five measures and compute classification scores for assignment of 42 new subjects to the clusters. (Author/MC)

Results from the testing of 23 eighth grades with the Structure of Intellect (S.O.I.) Learning Abilities Test to discriminate among abilities and needs of different groups of children indicated the test could be used to identify children with potential learning problems, diagnose needs, and aid educators to select appropriate programs. (MC)

Presents several multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVA) test procedures. Discusses guidelines for choosing an overall MANOVA test statistic and post hoc tests that determine the dependent variable or variables responsible for any significant effects. Concludes that guidelines based on recent comparisons of the various test statistics be used.…

Presents a method for identifying indexing terms from word stems, using discriminant analysis to distinguish terms which refer to topics from terms which do not refer to topics. A test of the method on the Harris Survey Question database is discussed. Included are 11 data tables and a reference list. (Author/JL)

Lower work rate of migrant wives after moving is a function of moving for husbands' job opportunities and being in the childrearing stage of life. Discriminant analysis reveals that socioeconomic characteristics are lower for nonworking than migrant wives. Working migrant wives have more education and higher status jobs than nonmigrants.…

This study examines the relationship of selected academic characteristics of students to their success in a two-year college program in electronic data processing. Sample selection, procedures, and findings are described together with a discussion of the results. (Author/CT)

Progress at NCHEMS is reported on a project to develop indicators of institutional financial condition for higher education institutions. Three steps followed: (1) to develop a framework to reflect dimensions of an institution's financial condition, (2) identification of indicators to measure change in dimensions, and (3) testing of indicators.…