A major problem in social science research is that of successfully carrying out the random assignment of persons to experimental and control groups. In this study a computer-based random assignment procedure operated successfully on a weekly basis for 17 consecutive weeks in a program serving over 360 ex-offenders. (CTM)

Summarizes what has been suggested so far with regard to the social, political, and economic consequences of transborder data flows involved in the linking of computerized information processing networks. (FM)

Graphs and charts are discussed in terms of levels of applications and skills necessary for effective use. Five activities, most appropriate for upper-elementary or junior high students, are suggested. (MK)

The article describes the efforts of Project PATH (Progressive Approach to Training and Habilitation) to design a comprehensive training program for moderately and severely retarded adults in a sheltered workshop setting. (SBH)

A recent study indicates that there is still a great amount of language-stereotyping in our books. (Editor)

Discusses the potential usefulness to researchers of two data sources made available by the Census Bureau: Public Use Samples which contain data on individuals and households, and, the Annual Demographic Files, which cover all population groups and contain much demographic and socioeconomic data. (Author/JM)

The goals of education are commonly and easily agreed upon. The author points out that steps can and should be taken to determine how well school goals are, in fact, achieved. (Editor)

Building a railroad or writing about it in class takes a lot of organization. (Editor)

Defines the history, role, and methods of the NAEP in carrying out educational assessment in the United States. (RK) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Program Description (Operating Procedures).

Discusses the methodological requirements for valid inferences from school-effectiveness research studies, which include long-term longitudinal data and proper statistical modelling of hierarchical data structures. Explains problems with using simple performance indicators to measure school effectiveness. Outlines appropriate multilevel…

Outlines current ideas about the use of focus groups in library and information science and considers advantages and disadvantages of different types of focus group discussions. Discusses reasons for choosing this research method. (AEF)

Educators design school restructuring efforts based on their beliefs about the changing global society; pressures of the business world, community, and parents; and perceived societal needs. A recent survey shows that school children's greatest concerns are divorce, money and finances, and family discord and violence. Children's voices, not…

Overviews the development of corpus linguistics, reviews the use of corpora in modern lexicography, and presents central issues in ongoing work aimed at broadening the scope of lexicographical use of corpus data. Focuses on how the field has developed in relation to the production of new monolingual English dictionaries by major British…

The Exchange collects and shares financial, enrollment, and cost data useful to urban universities in matters related to accountability, benchmarking, policy, and strategic planning. This history of the project includes problems addressed, current uses of data, and special studies under way. (Author/PW)

Describes a project whereby students collect morphological and anatomical measurements concerning the response of pine to elevated levels of ozone. Suggests that student measurements represent a reliable source of data for scientists. Presents examples of student datasets and comparisons with reflectance data. Discusses the importance of being…