This study is an attempt to discover predictors of examination averages and marijuana usage from factors derived from 70 biographic and personality variables. The sample consisted of 521 students living in residence at the University of Alberta. The 70 variables included the first-order personality factors from Form A of Cattell's (1962) 16PF…

The value of performance-verbal ability patterns in predicting future adjustment was examined with a sample population of 95 educable mentally handicapped former pupils to test the hypotheses that performance bias would be a favorable prognostic adjustment index, and that verbal bias would be an unfavorable prognostic adjustment index. (Author/MC)

Describes the application of an air pollution index, in conjunction with synoptic meteorological forecasting, to an operational program for forecasting pollution potential in the Sarnia (Ontario) petrochemical complex. (JR)

The present investigation consists of two studies which examined the effects of encounter group training on locus of control as measured by Rotter's (1966) Internal-External Locus of Control scale. (Author)

The Class of 1984 is now in grade two. Looks at the role the schoolhouse will play in shaping the future of the class of '84. (Author)

This study confirmed the prediction that members of a dyad, whose work inputs are equal, endeavor to divide their joint reward equally. Results also suggested that outcomes intentionally produced by relevant others are included in the computation of equity, while unintentional outcomes are ignored. (Author/KM)

Data from a postdictive study of the tests of the Graduate Record Examination and the eight semesters of undergraduate grade averages, each semester's average being computed independently of the rest, are presented. (Editor)

Article deals with two issues concerned with accountability, first, the gathering of information about how instructionally effective a particular instructional system is, and the second deals with the use of that information in making instruction more effective. (Author/RK)

The well-known biologist C. H. Waddington has established a future-oriented center at the University of Edinburgh. A degree course may be available starting next year. (Author)

Discusses the bidimensional nature of technological forecasting -- the exploratory dimension in which alternative models of future society are generated; and the normative in which sets of goals are defined for each alternative model. The author relates this forecasting to decisionmaking and planning. (JF)

Discusses briefly the probable trend in the cost of public school education in Ontario to the year 1980. Emphasizes the present method of cost control exercised, the implications with respect to the general aims and objectives of the education system, and the possibility that techniques such as the Trend Line Cost Control Method are more viable…

College admissions boards have accepted certain scoring criteria as good indicators of a student's potential success in college, and this study measures the validity of such scoring. (Author/RK)

Regression techniques are used to define a method determining when and to what extent technical reports should be collected by college or university libraries. A questionnaire sent to ninety-four libraries and published sources were analyzed and used to predict the number of technical reports a library should have. (4 references) (Author/DH)

The extent to which performance is a function of interest will be dependent upon (a) the nature of the task per se (e.g., complex vs. simple); (b) the conditions for task specification (e.g., imposed vs. selected); and (c) characteristics of the performer (e.g., high internality vs. low internality). (Author)