The author's reply to an HEW task force report on vocational education in high schools refutes the criticisms on the basis of inaccurate citations and misinterpretations of a limited number of research documents. (Editor/MU)

Despite shortcomings, technique is used often to gauge economic results of social projects. (Editor)

Although accurate measurement of training effectiveness is expensive and time consuming, it is possible. Many formal measurements of training results and a few formal measurements of training value have been created. (SE)

Discusses the findings of W. Lee Hansen and Burton A. Weisbrod and their analysis of the income distribution effects of higher education subsidies in California. (BC)

Conventional accounting practices tend to penalize managers who invest in human resource development. Five tables and figures. Four references. (Author/LY)

A brief discussion of the tendency to misuse the technique of cost-effectiveness analysis because it gives superficially simple, quantitative answers to highly complex problems whose sources and repercussions are very poorly understood." (Author/AA)

Ways to analyze the cost of education on a per item basis are presented. (CK)

Explains the components and image properties of a nonsilver microfilm, its use in libraries, and its handling requirements. (FM)

Many problems are encountered when an attempt is made to establish relationships between costs and economic benefits, both at the society level and the individual level. Cost-effectiveness analysis shows some promise at the school district level. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the use of HPT (human performance technology) to get results that add value. Topics include ISD (instructional systems design) and desired results, other than achieving agreed-on learning objectives; cost effectiveness; systemic approaches; and results that can be seen in the performance of individuals. (LRW)