The study was designed to determine the efficacy of the Bannatyne recategorization in differentiating subgroups of learning disabled from emotionally disturbed children. The sample was comprised of 327 male and female Ss who had been placed in special education classes for either the learning disabled or emotionally disturbed. A three factor…

To examine the concept of play, a taxonomy of five categories of play was devised and four studies were conducted in an attempt to distinguish among these categories on a motivational and emotional basis. Play is defined as an autotelic, self-rewarding activity. In each of the four studies, undergraduates (total N=520) read a scenario representing…

Heuristic methods for the construction of term classes are presented and experimental results are obtained to illustrate the usefulness of the method. (Author/PF)

An automatic classification technique has been developed, based on the character structure of words. (Author)

An automatic classification technique using patterns formed by citations in document bibliographies was found to give 62 percent precision and 45 percent recall in a sample file of physics documents. (PF)

The author suggests an evolutionary typology of languages and a way to integrate the concept of linguistic modernization with a theory of language problems. (Author/PM)

This study applied content analysis and cluster analysis to the ideas of Fritz Perls to develop a taxonomy of Gestalt processes and goals. Summaries of the typal groups or clusters were written and the implications of taxonomic research in counseling discussed. (Author)

This paper briefly summarizes the characteristics of 14 of the currently most popular computer pragrams for cluster analysis. Also provided is a subjective ranking of the programs in terms of their versatility and usability. (Author)

The simplified systems for cataloging and classifying exhibition catalogs used at the Marlborough Gallery Library and the Wildenstein Gallery Library in New York are discussed, with emphasis on the brief kind of bibliographic information and other points of access needed in a non-research oriented library. (Author)

Paper deals with the question of classifying media in the context of teaching and learning processes. (Author)

A study of the use of multiple form dimensions in pattern classification by children in Grades 2 and 5, and adults. Reliability of classification, number and saliency of features selected, and accuracy with which they were used all implied continuous development of perceptual skills. (Author/ED)

Article suggests a practical research style which makes use of the tacit know how of typographers and designers. The idea is to preface any testing activities with critical and creative activities. This leads to a three-part cyclical model: criticism, alternatives and tests. (Author)