A method for studying relationships among groups in terms of categorical data patterns is described. The procedure yields a dimensional representation of configural relationships among multiple groups and a quantitative scaling of categorical data patterns for use in subsequent assignment of new individuals to the groups. (Author/CTM)

Examines the effects of consensus information on the prediction of behavior as a function of social desirability of consensus information and the presence or absence of vignette information about target persons. Discusses the different manners in which consensus information can be used. (Author/RK)

A semantic differential instrument was devised to predict success of counselor-trainees in a practicum course. The instrument was not useful in predicting success. (Author/JKS)

Taking multidimensional life satisfaction as the basic premise of this study, a four-equation multiple regression model was constructed for its prediction. Results indicated that the pattern of regressor influence varied greatly between equations, providing fairly specific evidence on a number of previously espoused hypotheses. (Author)

To examine the implications of differences in reflection-impulsivity for later academic achievement, 70 children were administered the Matching Familiar Figures test (MFF) in grade 4 and the Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills (CTBS) in grades 4, 5, and 6. (Author/JMB)

Applied statistical methods to predict case expenditures for low back pain rehabilitation cases in proprietary rehabilitation. Extracted predictor variables from case records of 175 workers compensation claimants with some degree of permanent disability due to back injury. Performed several multiple regression analyses resulting in a formula that…

Examination of recreation participation among 35- to 54-year-olds over a 10 year period indicated that age was not the best predictor of recreation participation. Education was found to be an important determinant of recreation participation. In general, however, such participation had declined in this age group. (CB)

A study of 319 human service organization workers was used to analyze the effects of multiple predictors (job, organization, and worker characteristics) on job satisfaction and commitment. Results show that skill variety and role ambiguity are the best predictors of satisfaction, while leadership and the organization's age are the best predictors…

Conscience strength in adolescence was correlated with the development of moral judgment among adolescents and was a predictor of subsequent development during adulthood. A similar pattern of results was obtained for measures of paternal identification and involvement, but not for the corresponding maternal variables. (RH)

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised short-form procedures were used with 69 adolescents with slow school progress. The Satz-Mogel model was most effective in predicting the Full-Scale IQ. The Verbal IQ, Performance IQ, and selected five or six subtest combinations were also helpful predictors. Short-form procedures are inadequate for…

Describes the method of discriminant analysis, including the concept of discriminant function, discriminant score, group centroid, and discriminant weights and loadings. Discusses methods for testing the statistical significance of a function, methods of using the function in classification, and the concept of rotating functions. Illustrates the…

Administered questionnaire on tornado hazard to 142 adults. Results indicated that subject's gender and education level were best predictors of perceived probability of tornado recurrence; that ratings of severity of potential damage were related to education level; and that gender accounted for significant percentage of variance in anxiety…

Three methods of transforming unordered categorical response variables are described: (1) analysis using dummy variables; (2) eigenanalysis of frequency patterns scaled relative to within-groups variance; (3) categorical variables analyzed separately with scale values generated so that the grouping variable and the categorical variable are…

Examines factors related to multiple placement in foster care, using a national study of 4,288 foster children. Results showed 78 percent of the children experienced only one or two placements. Increasing age and time in care, and the child's behavioral and emotional problems increased likelihood of multiple placements. (JAC)