The purpose of this study was to present an empirical correction of the KR21 (Kuder Richardson test reliability) formula that not only yields a closer approximation to the numerical value of the KR20 without overestimation, but also simplifies computation. This correction was accomplished by introducing several correction factors to the numerator…

This report contains the proceedings of a professional meeting on computer science held at Stanford University in October, 1968. Three papers presented at this meeting are published in the report. C. L. Coates spoke on "University Education in Computer Engineering"; L. P. Huelsman spoke on "Digital Computer Applications at the…

This Annual Report describes in detail the work performed during the first year of Task III of Contract NSF-C414 and the present status of Task III work. The programs and achievements described constitute the first significant efforts to develop a user-oriented, cooperative program between major secondary scientific and technical information…

In the 1967-68 annual report of the Canadian Association for Adult Education, an account is given of organizational expansion, financial and related problems, and activities both in Canada and abroad. Organizational concerns include facilities, university extension, new staff members, and the director's request for a leave of absence to visit the…

This report is based upon an analysis of the evaluation procedures outlined in 21 funded Title III proposals. The proposals were analyzed from a number of points of view. (1) Using the Stufflabeam model as a guide, they were examined to determine what, if any, provisions had been made for each of the four classes of evaluation: context, input,…

The complete text from the 1973 St. Croix Library Association's third annual meeting is presented. Following the opening address are presentations on St. Croix present and future public library programs, and the legislative role in these programs. The entire transcript of a question and answer period follows. A list of St. Croix Library…

This document assesses the status of charge-transfer device technology as displayed by foreign research and manufacturing facilities for a period up to September 1975. Capabilities and accomplishments of charge-transfer device research facilities in Japan, Canada, Great Britain, The Netherlands, The Federal Republic of Germany, and the United…

In summarizing the Unesco International Round Table on the Theme "How the Handicapped Are Presented to the General Public," held in 1977, the paper--presented as the final report of the Round Table--discusses the question of how to present the image of handicapped people to the public in such a way as to foster their maximum integration…

As a conference report, the booklet is primarily devoted to abstracts of papers presented at a Conference on Environment and Humanities held in Tallahassee, Florida, April 25-27, 1976. Dr. Huston Smith of Syracuse University, the main speaker, addressed the issue of "Humanities and Environmental Awareness." Other topics discussed…

Concern for the endangered species of wild animals and plants of the world prompted the drafting of this international convention regulating the import, export, and re-export of such species. Nations signing this document are required to impose strict controls on the international trade of these plants and animals or their recognizable parts. The…

This issue contains annual reports from 43 states, the District of Columbia, and three Canadian provinces focusing on problems, activities, achievements, and other areas of interest to the postsecondary education community. (Author)

This handbook contains a comprehensive selection of United States and foreign energy statistics in the form of graphs and tables. The data are classified according to resources, production, consumption and demand, energy and gross national product, and research and development. Statistics on energy sources such as coal, oil, gas, nuclear energy,…

This annual report of the Carnegie Corporation presents a listing of the grants made by the corporation during the fiscal year ended September 1972; a listing of books published as a result of the grants awarded during that year; the general report of the secretary for the year; and the report of the treasurer including the accountants' opinion of…

The need for a symposium on computer education for developing countries has been present almost since the birth of the first electronic computer. This premise is based on the facts that a computerized society has the potential for making giant strides in development, and that computerization demands a major commitment of both the financial and…

This paper is chapter 4 of the proceedings of the National Working Conference on Emerging Issues in Environmental Education. It concerns a survey sent to 300 U. S. environmental educators to determine their attitudes toward nine previously identified emerging issues in environmental education. The survey was sent before the conference to working…