The predictive ability of 10 developmental variables measured at age five to predict academic achievement at the end of first grade was studied with 40 Head Start children. (Author)

Five information company executives present an overview of the impact of technological innovation upon the library and its services and offer their predictions for libraries in 1985. (RAA)

Patterns of change and apparent progress in education seem to have followed forecasts outlined in the educational literature. (JD)

A model for comparing risks to resources with exposures to hazards is described and then applied to the physical educator. (JMF)

An application of simple linear regression to determine the size of trees from the remaining stumps and tops is described. (MK)

Increases in legitimate opportunities for women may be accompanied by increases in female criminality. Crucial links between opportunity and delinquency are identified. The equal opportunity hypothesis is expanded into a comprehensive predictive model. (Author)

The president-elect of the National Council of Teachers of English, provides an overview of the various trends in English instruction during the last 30 years. (Author)

In order to alleviate or avoid future shock for themselves and their clients, counselors face three tasks: to become knowledgeable about future trends and needs; to assess their limitations and strengths; and to learn new coping strategies as indicated by their self-assessment process and projected client needs. (Author)

The article presents a statistical brief on the projected numbers of elderly blind and visually impaired persons in the U.S. in the year 2000. Among the projections are that this population will be larger, older, and more predominantly female than it is now. (DLS)

The self-fulfilling prophecy can play a dynamic role in the outcome of forecasts for educational futures. Points out that a situation defined as "real" or true in the present has "real" consequences for the future. (Editor/RK)

Uses new approaches to differentiate three types of models describing intuitive numerical prediction. (Author)

College students in telecourses (n=699) completed personality and attitude instruments. Students most satisfied with telecourses were mature, venturesome, outgoing, practical, relaxed, and studious. Techniques were recommended to help those less satisfied, who tended to be highly anxious, introverted, and less mature. (SK)

Predictive discriminant analysis and descriptive discriminant analysis are described, and the use of three popular statistical packages to obtain computational results for each type of discriminant analysis is reviewed. Results from two Biomedical Computer Program (BMDP), four Statistical Analysis System, and two Statistical Package for the Social…

Two experiments investigated whether children, averaging three years old, used a transition theory in their developing understanding of mind or whether their interpretation moved from a desire-focused theory to a mature theory that attributed a greater role to beliefs. Findings supported a transition theory interpretation over competing…

Modified equations for the validity and reliability of difference scores that describe applied testing situations are examined. This examination reveals that simple gain scores can be more useful in research than has commonly been believed. Simple gain scores are neither inherently unreliable nor lack predictive validity. (SLD)