A probabilistic choice model, based on L. L. Thurstone's Law of Comparative Judgment Case V, is developed for paired comparisons data about psychological stimuli. The model assumes that each stimulus is measured on a small number of physical variables. An algorithm for estimating parameters is illustrated with real data. (SLD)

A growth curve approach to longitudinal profile analysis is presented by which univariate and multivariate descriptions of achievement and rate of growth are provided, and intraindividual strengths and weaknesses are computed for profiles of achievement and progress. Analyses are reported for simulated data conforming to a straight-line growth…

Levels of hostility and type of crime were compared in 94 male offenders with 3-4 or 4-3 Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) high point pairs and in randomly selected offenders without these pairs. Results do not support these codes as evidence of a proclivity for violence. (SLD)

The test proposed by Brien, Venables, and Mayo (1984), endorsed by Silver and Dunlap, and supported by computer software that they developed is not a proper test for multivariate independence. A revised appraisal is suggested for the Silver and Dunlap results. (SLD)

Two recent indices of fit, the Relative Noncentrality Index (RNI) (R. P. McDonald and H. W. Marsh, 1990) and the Comparative Fit Index (P. M. Bentler, 1990), are shown to be algebraically equivalent in most applications, although one condition in which the RNI may be advantageous for model comparison is identified. (SLD)

Investigated gender and racial/ethnic differences in college students' support for affirmative action in higher education. Multivariate analyses of data from a diverse sample of 290 students found greater differences along racial/ethnic than gender lines. European- and Asian-American students expressed greater opposition to affirmative action.…

Irish (N=50) and American (N=50) graduate and undergraduate students in psychology and counseling were compared on the ways they rated feelings of love, anger, and guilt on a semantic differential. Multivariate analysis was used. Cultural differences are explored; results are discussed. (Author/EMK)

Discusses the design of Web pages and describes an empirical study of undergraduates that investigated whether home pages designed according to cognitive theoretical guidelines lead to better comprehension of information at a Web site. Presents results of multivariate and univariate analyses of variance. (Author/LRW)

Three groups of fifth graders (total n=104) classified as either at-risk and with anti-social behavior/hyperactivity, at-risk only, or controls were contrasted on protective and risk factors from third-grade using multivariate analyses. Seven of eight variables were found to predict group membership including protective factors (e.g., academic and…

Results of mutivariate analysis of variance procedures indicate that counselors with seven or fewer years of experience consistently express higher needs on all but one of the items studied. Less experienced school counselors wanted the supervision to be more structured and teaching-oriented. Limitations of study include lack of comprehensive…

Makes the case that hierarchical linear models or longitudinal multilevel models are a better alternative than standard regression models for empirical tests of predictive developmental hypotheses. Describes a multivariate longitudinal model linking developmental data to a criterion and presents an example from a study of the prediction of infant…

Patterns of relationships were explored among developmental age, teacher ratings of global engagement, and observed engagement for 9.5- to 63.6-month-olds. Analysis revealed two uncorrelated patterns of relationships: (1) a positive relationship between developmental age and high levels of engagement and a negative relationship with lower…

While research on self-regulated learning has been proliferating over the past decade, also within higher education settings, only very few studies apply the notion of self-regulated learning to teaching. We offer this exploratory study as a contribution to our understanding of the role of self-regulated learning in university instructors' growth…

Cluster analyses using the Almost Perfect Scale--Revised (APS-R; R. B. Slaney, M. Mobley, J. Trippi, J. Ashby, & D. G. Johnson, 1996) yielded 3 clusters that represented adaptive perfectionists, maladaptive perfectionists, and nonperfectionists. Maladaptive perfectionist scores were strongly correlated with self-critical depression, but not…

In Taiwan, current understanding is limited concerning the manner in which health services are utilized by persons with intellectual disabilities (ID). The objective of this study is to describe the patterns of inpatient care sought by persons with ID, and factors affecting inpatient care utilization. The primary method used in this study was a…