Defines relationship between user profile and user query in terms of relationship between clusters of documents retrieved by each, and explores the expression of cluster similarity and cluster overlap as linear functions of similarity existing between original pairs of profiles and queries, given the desired retrieval threshold. (23 references)…

Study compared the relative power of the Taxonomic, Semantic Differential, and Sense Impression categories in the recall behavior of children. (Authors)

Baltimore, Maryland's parochial school system includes 27 schools serving 48 parishes in a network of eight school clusters organized around the primary-middle school concept. (DS)

Findings provide information about developmental differences in sorting and recall, as well as evidence that organizational training may influence recall performance. (Authors)

Both acquisition and retention were better when the hierarchy was learned graphically rather than as a list of associations, although the effect was greater on acquisition than on retention. (Authors)

Descriptive method proved more effective than the inquiry method in presenting concept clusters. (MB)

Modern curriculum, well-designed building and the best in equipment make this vocational facility outstanding. (Editor)

Tabulates the frequency of comprehension question types and teacher questioning behavior and reports that teachers emphasize recall, use several controlling actions in questioning, and miss opportunities for putting questions into clusters which would extend thinking. Bibliography. (MD)

This study (1) provided evidence concerning the construct validity of scales based on the clusters found in a revised, professional-level form of the California Occupational Preference System Interest Inventory and (2) examined the degree of internal consistency of the 16 newly devised subscales. (Author/PN)