In this paper the belief is stated that researchers need to develop some type of conceptual frame for improving continuity of studies and specificity of treatment. This paper describes such a conceptual frame and its implications for research. The paper states that the framework was designed to help researchers identify, classify, and/or quantify…

The evaluation methodologies used in the 1960s to evaluate various ESEA programs were shown to be inappropriate and inadequate for the evaluation of year-round educational programs. Due to their complexity and the various levels of decision-making, YRE programs require consideration of contemporary evaluation methodology. Due consideration is the…

This paper deals with two problems confronting the applied researcher using a behavior analysis approach. The first is concerned with the need for independence of behaviors, subjects and settings. The effectiveness with which the researcher can solve this type of problem depends on the researcher's emphasis on the examination of procedures, and…

The author critiques the research alternatives of the previous article. See SO 504 794. (DE)

The author responds to the critique of his research in the previous article. See SO 504 794 and 504 795. (DE)

Kirby and Das (EJ 182 444) dichotomized measures of individual differences and treated them as independent variables in an analysis of variance. Correlational analysis would have provided more powerful tests of their hypotheses. Interpretation of the dichotomized variables as independent, causal antecedents of their measures of intelligence would…

This paper examines the research which has explored the relationship between marital satisfaction and the family life cycle. It critically evaluates the research designs and assesses the methodological weaknesses which resulted in findings which are inconclusive, inconsistent, and ambiguous. The most convincing finding is represented as a…

Looks at past evaluation of compensatory education, suggests new approaches to evaluation, and makes recommendations about program implementation. (IRT)

Presented is basic information to be used by teachers in interpreting research articles. (Author/BD)

The conceptual differences between coded regression analysis and traditional analysis of variance are discussed. Also, a modification of several SPSS routines is proposed which allows for direct interpretation of ANOVA and ANCOVA results in a form stressing the strength and significance of scrutinized relationships. (Author)

This paper describes a collaborative project involving academics and Chicano convicts and addicts which, despite the potential for serious strain between the groups involved, was in fact a success. (Author)

A data set from the area of clinical psychology was used to show how multiple regression analysis could be used where analysis of variance might more commonly be used. (JKS)

The evaluators of the Emergency School Aid Act respond to commentaries on their evaluation of the act and their article detailing that evaluation (TM 503 672). Each commentary is discussed. (See TM 503 673 through 678). (JKS)

Recent criticism in the literature of the use of inferential statistics in educational research is refuted. The authors focus on the defense of multiple regression analysis. (JKS)

The causal modelling technique is extended to nonrecursive causal models that involve feedback and/or reciprocal causation. Three least squares techniques for estimating parameters are described, and data from an empirical study illustrate the causal modelling technique. (Author/GDC)