Researchers use an array of measures to provide lenses and levels of magnification for exploring teacher candidates' thinking. This paper describes five measures in terms of their costs, benefits, and the kinds of data each yields. These measures include a demographic questionnaire, concept mapping, a learning questionnaire, stimulated recall…

This paper explores whether or not there is a statistically significant relationship between superintendent leadership styles and selected financial and demographic factors in Texas school districts. Specifically, it examines the relationship between superintendent leadership styles and (a) student achievement as evidenced by district ratings, and…

This research measured the effects of students' perceptions of classroom involvement on academic self-concept in high school social studies classes. Sample 1 consisted of 133 11th graders attending an Alabama high school during the 1999-2000 school year. Sample 2 consisted of 259 11th graders attending an Alabama high school during the same year.…

The intention of this study is to broaden the knowledge base of HRD through the investigation of the relationships between emotional intelligence, and leadership style. This study was conducted using a correlational research design. Two surveys were administered: The MSCEIT (Mayer, Salovey, & Caruso, 2002) and the MLQ5x (Bass & Avolio, 2000) to…

This paper describes structural equation modeling (SEM) in comparison with another overarching analysis within the general linear model (GLM) analytic family: canonical correlation analysis. The uninitiated reader can gain an understanding of SEM's basic tenets and applications. Latent constructs discovered via a measurement model are explored and…

This study uses an algorithm-based visual display technique (FACES) to provide enhanced detection of multivariate outliers within large-scale data sets. The FACES computer graphing algorithm (H. Chernoff, 1973) constructs a cartoon-like face, using up to 18 variables for each case. A major advantage of FACES is the ability to store and show the…

This paper presents an analysis of the occupational choices of 1,485 female high school seniors. The decision making process is also considered. (Author/RK)

A 40 item, Likert type attitude inventory was completed by a sample fo 448 teachers in schools with sixth forms. Implications for policy making in the area of sixth form education are briefly discussed. (Editor)

This study was conducted to determine if raters would use a single policy for determining the beauty of paintings and to demonstrate the JAN technique in an experiment where the predictors first had to be hypothesized and then a quantified measure ascribed to each. (Author/RK)

The purpose of this paper is to examine the value of the locus of control construct as a predictor of attitudes, such as those considered by Janzen, Beeken and Hritzuk, and as a useful predictor of other personality variables. (Author/RK)

This study is designed to add to existing reliability information about the Peabody Individual Achievement Test (PIAT) when used with first grade children only. Internal consistency and item-total correlations for each sub test are investigated. Test-retest reliability data are reported, and the coefficients obtained as measures of internal…

The subjects were 432 male freshmen at the University of North Dakota who completed the Vocational Preference Inventory and the Strong Vocational Interest Blank. Backward stepwise multiple regression was used to determine the relationships of eight SVIB nonoccupational scales to first semester GPA for the total research population and for each…

The WAYTE figure drawing technique was used to elicit self-perceptions from students and these findings were evaluated. (RK)

Article considers predictive factors in determining student success in secondary school and the correlation of social status and other variables. (RK)