Conventional canonical methods distinguish between the two variable sets being analyzed, but the methods do not attempt to optimize the variance from a given variable set that will be contained in the final solution. In this respect canonical methods are said the be "symmetric." This paper proposes two non-symmetric, canonical-like…

This document consists of 68 microcomputer software package evaluations prepared by MicroSIFT (Microcomputer Software and Information for Teachers) Clearinghouse at the Northwest Regional Education Laboratory. There are 26 packages in set 13 and 42 in set 14. Each software review lists producer, time and place of evaluation, cost, ability level,…

This document provides transcripts of witness testimony and prepared statements from the first of three Congressional hearings called to examine at the local level the administration of the social security disability review program. Following the opening statements of Senators John Heinz and Charles H. Percy, testimonies are presented from three…

This document provides transcripts of witness testimony and prepared statements from the second of three Congressional hearings called to examine at the local level the administration of the social security disability review program. Opening statements by Congressmen Martin J. Frost and J. J. Pickle, and Senator John Heinz are presented. Testimony…

This document provides transcripts of witness testimony and prepared statements from the third of three Congressional hearings called to examine at the local level the administration of the social security disability review program. Opening statements are presented from Representatives J. J. Pickle and Beryl Anthony, Jr., and Senator Daniel Pryor.…

This document consists of 170 microcomputer software package evaluations prepared by the MicroSIFT (Microcomputer Software and Information for Teachers) Clearinghouse at the Northwest Regional Education Laboratory. Set 11 consists of 37 packages. Set 12 consists of 34 packages. A special unnumbered set, entitled LIBRA Reviews, treats 99 packages…

The central purpose of this paper is to call the attention of teachers to propaganda techniques and the criteria for critically evaluating printed matter in the hope that their awareness will lead to implementation of instructional strategies commensurate with the thinking levels of students in their charge. (Author/RK)

This article focuses on a few of the criteria that principals consider in the evaluation of school guidance personnel. (Author)

In response to assumptions that inquiry processes and methodology will best develop a student's cognitive skills, seven questions are posed to highlight key points that inquiry oriented curriculum materials must provide. (JH)

Paper describes an approach to the problem of how particular pre-existing systems of cognitive structures in individuals could be brought to bear on the design and evaluation of an instructional unit. (Author)

The benefit of research papers to a basic business class is not easily discernible through experimental research, but such intangible benefits as communicating ideas, identification of a problem, and practice at discovering conclusions based on facts seem reason enough to make research papers a part of the class assignment. (BP)

Defined a system developed to help the student absorb basic course concepts. (Author/RK)