Although the importance of validity has long been accepted among quantitative researchers, this concept has been an issue of contention among qualitative researchers. Thus, the first purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive discussion of the different ways that validity has been defined. Second, an argument is provided that in order for…

It can be argued that education was rather late in adopting and responding to postmodernism. A reason for education to engage with postmodernism can be related to the educational project which was closely connected to some of the central ideas of modernity and a central element of modernism and modernization. For some, postmodernism implies…

A number of basic terms have been selected as the starting point for a project of defining terms which are important in communicating about computer and information science. (14 references) (Author/SJ)

Presents another definition of the field of industrial arts. (SB)

Author discusses the meaning of the word Anglo-American'' and what the hyphen meant when it first entered the English language. (Author/CB)

Describes some of the subtleties involved in entrepreneurial training and in the daily activities of an entrepreneur. (AN)

Describes an approach to drug education utilizing pharmacological principles as a base. Presented to the Council on Drugs of the American School Health Association, Philadelphia, 1969. (KH)

Article analyzed the relationship between philosophy and education in the works of Hegel. (Author/RK)

Points out the failure of adult educators to define professionalism and to examine the assumptions underlying ideological differences prevalent in the field. Argues for a systematic gathering of data to move the discussion out of the theoretical realm. Explores benefits of moving toward a clearly understood conception of adult education. (JOW)

Defines speech communication as a field of study and application in which diverse strands are drawn together to clarify and to enhance the practice of speaking-listening and related processes. (PD)