Describes some of the difficulties involved in conducting language evaluation tests in Edinburgh, Scotland. Reports some results of a pilot study. (RL)

The Developing Models for Special Education project utilized a novel evaluation design to produce data for national validation. The results of the evaluation are presented, and the problems and benefits associated with both the theoretical model and the further use of this design are discussed. (Author/GDC)

Data in Yarworth and Gauthier's article on student self- concept and participation in school activities (EJ 189 606) were reanalyzed by Walsh and Winne (TM 505 375). Yarworth and Gauthier's criticism of the reanalysis (TM 505 376) is answered. (GDC)

The emphases of this investigation were to outline procedures to assess the effectiveness of instructional materials and to examine those procedures. Methods for determining sample size, constructing instruments, and modifying data are described. (SK)

Suggests a common research protocol for case study analyses of controversies in science and technology, facilitating future comparative research aimed at developing generalizations about disputes and their resolution. Aspects of the protocol include an overview to the controversy and descriptions of actors, strategy, tactics, knowledge claims,…

The traditional experimental-control group method for evaluating delinquency prevention programs is questioned. It is contended that the method harms the intervention and exacerbates the deliquency problem. (JKS)

To facilitate research on the processes of innovation and change in higher education, a conceptual distinction is drawn between broad processes of organizational change and specific process of change and innovation. A typology of four research frameworks for innovation is presented and illustrated through exemplary studies. (Author/MH)

Although substantial efforts have been made in social science research in rural areas, the assembled data often has not been extensively utilized by decision makers. This paper proposes a collaboration between researchers and decision makers and suggests guidelines for enhancing research utilization. (DS)

Of 50 students taking a graduate course in multiple regression analysis at a particular university, they tended to use multiple regression in their dissertations. (Author/JKS)

The biasing effects of a pretest on subsequent post-test results were investigated in two experimental studies. In general, the results argue for using designs without pretests. (Author/JKS)

After a brief discussion on the need for more effective teacher education programs in the United States, this research presents a first attempt to link moral and psychological education with a teacher training curriculum. Suggests that teacher education should adopt a developmental framework for both goals and instructional strategies. (Editor/RK)

Little published research has been conducted to date on the use of talk by teachers and children in primary schools. Describes an attempt to explore discourse in junior and middle school classrooms using interaction analysis and intuitive contextual analysis to examine interactions between teachers and children in a variety of learning situations.…

The SIRO (Systematic Information Retrieval/Organization) World Wide Web search strategy offers a research planning process designed for information seekers in the agricultural disciplines. The process starts with the identification of the information structure on the Web, then organizes and analyzes information in a visual diagram. This leads…

Describes ongoing conflicts between researchers and Native American communities, especially between the rights of scientific research and those of Native American tribes over their cultural heritage. Presents steps that several tribes have taken to ensure their intellectual property rights. Discusses key elements for developing sound research…

Argues that current multimedia research has experimental design problems. Discusses the "myth" of multimedia benefits, economics of multimedia, and dangers of research errors, and maintains that instructional strategies, not media, improve student achievement. (SM)