This paper describes administrative experimentation--a particular strategy and method of field testing or evaluation. Administrative experimentation can best be described as a specialized form of field testing, field experimentation or evaluation which emphasizes the dual role of administrator and experimenter. This method is first defined in…

This initial survey was an attempt to determine the present status of institutional research in the public community colleges. Since this was an initial survey, only the basic type of questions about the institutional research function at each community college were explored. The data gathered are presented in a series of tables with brief…

The problem of blocking on a status variable was investigated. The one-way fixed-effects analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, and generalized randomized block designs each treat the blocking problem in a different way. In order to compare these designs, it is necessary to restrict attention to experimental situations in which observations…

A theory of psychophysics is discussed that enlarges the classical theory in three general ways: (1) the multidimensional nature of perception is made explicit; (2) the transformations of the theory are interpreted geometrically; and (3) attributes are distinguished from sensations and only partially ordered. It is shown that, with the enlarged…

The discussion of applied research in the field of behavior modification as used in child treatment is based on the carefully controlled research design of the Children's Treatment Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The Center provides a total treatment program for emotionally disturbed children and their families while serving research needs and…

The plans for a field test of teaching tenth grade plane geometry through transformations is described. Text and homework materials have been written, and teachers have been trained. Eight intact classes are now being taught utilizing the materials. Data to be collected will include: (1) teacher descriptions of the course via questionnaire; (2)…

This study was concerned with an investigation of artistic talent measures, the identification of artistic talent, and an examination of the relationship of organizational characteristics to artistic performance. The predictor instrument used was a specially constructed questionnaire made up of multiple choice biographical items and selected…

A hierarchical learning task was designed and developed in accordance with an instructional design model to study questions concerning task structure, sequencing, and other instructional design variables. To provide control and generality, the learning task was based on an entirely imaginary science. (RH)

Two distinct traditions have developed around the two leading methods of social research, i.e., surveys and field work. Because of the rivalry between the proponents of these two methods, there has been little opportunity to explore the advantages of combining them in a single project. Most sociological research either utilizes a single method of…

Research literature regarding the aptitude treatment interaction (ATI) model of research is reviewed, and arguments for and against the use of the model are described. The purpose of the model is to allow a combination of desired properties of experimental and correlational methods. It yields disordinal interactions when experimental situations…

Martinson's provocative article in Public Interest (Spring, 1974), denying efficacy in prisoner reform, singled out one of the uncertainties in correctional research. In their totality, these uncertainties embrace not only rehabilitative programs but also the method, theory, and organization of correctional research. To comprehend the status and…

Presents a personal view of the experience and course work necessary in the training of personnel who wish to work in sociological, psychological, or curriculum aspects of science education. (GS)

Some of the literature related to the area of instructional research, individualized instruction and student aptitude are explored in this article. (DEP)

Three models are proposed to describe the strategy applied by a subject when he is confronted with two successive time intervals and is required to deal with some relation between them, for example, by telling which was the longer by adjusting the second to match the first. (Author)

A distribution-free test for trend in one-way experimental designs is described. Critical values are derived, and a schematic diagram is given so that a computer package can be implemented. (Author/JKS)