This paper reviews several approaches used by special education teachers in collecting and maintaining pupil performance data. Techniques using work samples, graphs and charts, and audio or videotapes are discussed. A three-stage data maintenance system is outlined, and blank forms for recording student data are included for reproduction and use.…

Outlines a 14-step process for establishing a suicide prevention program, including collecting data; gaining administrative approval; seeking legal advice; establishing an ad hoc crisis intervention committee; collecting sample forms; appraising agency resources; developing a written policy; appraising community resources; involving the media;…

This paper outlines the elementary school gifted pupil's need for instruction in research strategies as an integral part of an ongoing unit. A program is described in which pupils select areas of investigation and participate in gathering, organizing, interpreting, and sharing relevant data. (JDD)

The strategic planning efforts of the North Carolina Center for Nursing include gathering baseline data on the state of the profession, addressing nursing supply and demand, and recommending ways to improve the state's nursing resource database and the numbers of minorities in nursing. (SK)

This study comparing momentary time sampling against the real time obtained with handheld computers confirmed laboratory findings that short-elementary time sampling estimates percentage time accurately for a wide range of behavior frequencies and durations, and suggested that observers using momentary time sampling in a natural setting are able…

Describes the development of the Federal State Cooperative System (FSCS) for Public Library Data, a system that combines the annual collection of data from public libraries by state agencies with the reporting of national public library statistics by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Future plans are also discussed. (six…

Presents a linear programing method for estimating enrollment transition rates in countries where repetition counts are nonexistent or unreliable. This method requires minimal data and allows incorporation of limiting information from miscellaneous sources. Results confirm the suspicion that officially reported data in some countries underestimate…

The discourse of Singaporean "English-knowing bilinguals" is examined using a new model, "expanding triangles," which involves an increasing English-speaking base population and two distinctive English speech clines. It is suggested that the expanding triangles concept allows better comprehension of the otherwise haphazard and infinite array of…

Discusses several data collection procedures involved in four manageable writing classroom evaluation measures. (MG)

Procedures are outlined for employing a resource components approach to collect and report cost information on training and supported employment programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Examination of the costs of 41 Minnesota programs indicates that costs are functionally related to different consumer and program factors. (Author/JDD)

Describes the process of developing a data collection (coding) form to extract a minimum data set from nursing service records and a method of training lay coders to use the form. Explains how the Nursing Minimum Data Set can be used for research and program improvement. (JOW)

Notes that the contextualized, interpretive methods of qualitative research can help researchers generate rich theory. Discusses a social theory of business genres developed from a qualitative research study of organizational genres of communication. (RS)

The dental profession can contribute to effective computer-based decision support through developing data standards and a comprehensive computerized patient record system that can be integrated with evolving health care decision support networks. (DB)

When researchers want to scrutinize a school, the principal should get straight answers to questions concerning research focus and purpose, data collection methods, participants needed, school personnel's research roles, confidentiality protection, data analysis assistance, feedback, and participant access to findings. (MLH)

Discusses assessment of elementary students in the second year of the statutory implementation of England and Wales' national assessment program. Researchers developed models of teacher assessment practice that reflected different beliefs about the nature of teaching and learning and different reactions to national assessment. (SM)