Based on a PhD thesis, University of London, Institute of Education, 1965.

The relationship between classroom behavior and academic success was investigated in 29 seventh grade boys with learning difficulties. Observations were made of 19 categories of behavior, including approval in group, appropriate visual orientation in class, class interaction, group work, inappropriate peer interaction, and teacher contact. Results…

This volume reports on the initial phase of a technology assessment of personal computers. First, technological developments that will influence the rate of diffusion of personal computer technology among the general populace are examined. Then the probable market for personal computers is estimated and analyzed on a functional basis, segregating…

THIS STUDY EXAMINED AT 35 DIVERSE COLLEGES THE USE OF ACADEMIC AND NONACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SELECTION OF COLLEGE STUDENTS. SELECTING SOLELY ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL ADMITTED MANY STUDENTS WHO OBTAIN SATISFACTORY (C OR HIGHER) COLLEGE GRADES AND EXCLUDED MANY DROPOUTS BUT ALSO EXCLUDED THE MAJORITY OF COLLEGE NONACADEMIC…

JOINTLY CONSIDERING THE FACTORS OF SAMPLE SIZE (N-10 TO N-1000) AND THE STANDARD DEVIATION OF THE CRITERION MEASURE (SD-1 TO SD-25), A TABLE SHOWS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TREATMENTS NEEDED FOR STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE AT THE .05 LEVEL. THUS, IF THE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHER HAS APPROPRIATE INFORMATION ON PAST PERFORMANCE, HE CAN CONSULT THE TABLE TO…

This is an exploratory effort to determine factors available at the time of application for admission, which will better identify who among marginal applicants are most likely to succeed in college. Some 19 marginal applicants to Hope College were studied in terms of admissions data, their performance in the specially designed summer trial…

To prepare for the future, colleges can make effective plans in the areas of goals, the instruction process, finances, and management. It is necessary first to establish priorities among purposes which are specific enough to be readily translatable into actual policies and programs. As societal needs change, so should the institutional aims. To…

The advantages of Goodman's Gamma, a measure of association, are discussed in reference to the Pearson coefficient of contingency. Both theoretical and practical advantages and disadvantages are discussed. An empirical comparison of the two measures shows that gamma detects significant relationships which chi square does not, and that gamma is…

This paper explores the relationship between declining socioeconomic indicators and school board incumbent defeat. The exploration examines the total sample of 66 districts using groups created from increase or decrease in indicator variables and board member defeat in 1967, 1969, and 1971 board elections; examines two groups (of 44 districts and…

This bibliography was prepared for a series of courses offered by the Department of Man-Environment Studies at the University of Waterloo. It contains references both to forecasting techniques and to some of the issues likely to be important over the next few decades. Each reference has been put under a broad general category. An asterisk…

The problem of allocating funds for teacher salary increases was analyzed using a computer simulation model of the decision process. Data from six suburban school systems were gathered for the study, which attempted to predict salary increases. Numerous tables and charts illustrate study procedures and findings. (LLR)

This paper discusses the working principles that have grown out of the experiences of an architect and a psychologist working together as a planning team. According to the author, the true problem in planning and design is the prediction of behavior. Therefore, although the basic problems should be handled by the designer, a psychologist can…