Describes the general principles of a nonexperimental learning theory-based courseware evaluation which calls attention to instructional sequences in the courseware to determine if the sequence is programed around learning principles. The results of using this type of evaluation for two computerized training devices are summarized. (MBR)

Modeled the intake decisions of four clinicians at a community mental health center by principal components-discriminant function analysis. Results showed that clinicians' written notes can predict decisions. Cues most important in arriving at intake decisions were therapy history, interview site, level of functioning, diagnosis, and behavioral…

Argues that hypothesis testing is an inadequate paradigm for evaluating academic debates because (1) defenders of hypothesis testing cannot meet the standards they impose on other arguers and (2) hypothesis testing does not achieve its goal of discovering probable truth. (PD)

This article reconsiders a recent application of evaluative criteria, worked out on a level of metatheory by Lakatos, to Kohlberg's theory of moral development. It is argued that Phillips's and Nicolayev's effort was compromised by two significant category errors. A response to Lapsley's and Serlin's article is also offered. (JMK)

Three "levels" of the state of the art are discussed: the "ideal," for program evaluation; the "practical," with political limitations; and the "actual," for current practices. A review by Lloyd and Abrahamson (l979) is updated and current practices are discussed. Finally, a historical review introduces a…

Discusses database management systems for special needs student information management. Considers data access policies, implementation, software selection criteria, and special needs related uses. (SK)

Analyzes the results of research on the uses of and attitudes toward output analysis in U.S. postsecondary institutions, focusing on attempts to use the method to improve the college. Presents theoretical considerations, identifies six factors related to the use of output data, and reviews studies concerning output analysis. (DMM)

Examines standards used by the elderly to evaluate their abilities in terms of social comparison and temporal comparison. Proposes that temporal comparison standards are used more often, reversing a tendency found earlier in life. Reviews social, cognitive, and physical reasons for the shift. (JAC)

A study of the first 80 years (1838-1918) of Central High School in Philadelphia found several factors which encouraged excellence: a meritocratic ideology, voluntary enrollment, competitive selection of students and faculty, and the structure of public education at the time. This picture contrasts sharply with today's educational context. (GC)

Examined differences in Holland codes when different criteria are used to compute the typology, using a sample of 2,133 college students. Results showed no difference between original and transformed scores for males, but the use of transformed scores resulted in fewer females with high consistency. (JAC)

Discusses (in question/answer format) criteria to use when evaluating language arts software. Also reviews four programs illustrating principles/ideas considered in these criteria. Programs include: "Story Maker" (grades 3 and above); "Suspect Sentences" (Grades 7-12); "M-ss-ng L-nks" (grades 2 and above); and…

Reports the outcomes of a 1978 national survey of candidate selection practices in 4 baccalaureate level and 7 associate degree level allied health disciplines. Found that few programs conducted evaluation of their admissions activities and that physical therapy and dental hygiene programs were the most structured in student selection. (JOW)

Offers a definition of scholarship and service that might be used by an industrial education department chairperson and/or faculty to evaluate productivity and identifies acceptable products for each criterion. (JOW)

Discusses different types of reading program evaluation. (FL)

Discusses the domain of measurement and evaluation: methods of data collection, focus of evaluation, criteria for evaluation, and purpose of evaluation. (MLH)