This article describes a science education program in an urban ghetto school. (PD)

The study combines 2 empirical and theoretical traditions--one emphasizing individual attitudes and the other emphasizing reference group expectations--in an attempt to improve prediction of a behavioral act. (FF)

Using as a measure the magnitude of differences between the responses of believers and non-believers and between members of six academic fields it is evident that beliefs are generally a clearly better predictor of perceived conflict and of expressed concern than is academic field. (Authro)

Discusses weaknesses in Weiss' arguments and techniques for the nonlinear predictor of academic achievement. (MB)

Macro-system forecasting provides a rationale for arranging trends and forecasts, and a national goal program analysis. (Author/RA)

Delphi technique as used by the University of Virginia School of Education. (LR)

Describes a mathematical model used in statistical prediction. Model is derived from known independent continuously variable quantities having the same distribution. (RS)

Offers 10 humorous observations to convention-goers, whether old hands or neophytes, designed to increase the probability of a successful convention experience. (RW)

Explores the similarities between ancient prophecy and modern futures prediction. The article suggests that the perceived degree of certainty in predictions of the future affects the patterns of emotional and rational responses in those receiving them. (AM)

In the future, continued federal funding in health, education, and welfare will be dependent on demonstrated program impact, and "sunset legislation." There will be fewer important "policy" evaluations and more administrative and managerial efforts. Evaluation questions will be specified either by Congress or the administering…

Describes three perceptions that are used to study futures--the progressive future, the predictable future, and the random future--and discusses factors that influence how one perceives the future. The study of the future is like the study of the past, and there are many futures to study. (AM)

The challenges of the future will be more inflation, more legalism, and a more educated and demanding work force. (Author/IRT)