Results of this study indicate that behavior-modification learning techniques, as used in this study, facilitate auditory recognition in culturally deprived children. (Authors)

To the extent that class discussion is representative of the entire program, the dominant emphasis on memory and interpretation questions in this study suggests that the cognitive objectives of the two programs are remarkably similar. (Authors)

Study compares the effect of three teaching methods on recall of facts, understanding of content, and application of principles. (Author)

Method of presenting new words to kindergarteners made a difference in the learning of boys but not a significant difference for girls. (Editor)

The statistical data of this study would tend to support the idea that the effect of attitude on achievement is independent of the method of instruction. (Author)

The purpose of the study was to test the effectiveness of having fourth-grade pupils learn spelling with a series of tape recorded lessons (seven dwarfs). (Author)

The purpose of this investigation was to test the efficacy of a study method which was designed to reduce or eliminate verbal learning differences between high and low learning ability Ss. (Authors)

Author discusses the importance of vocalization in the development of basic musicianship. He cites studies demonstrating that vocal teaching strategies, such as singing tonal patterns, aids music reading, memory, and instrumental performance. (SJL)

Average and poor writers were given taped handwriting lessons in one of four combinations of instructional methods: relaxation-suggestion, traditional instruction (Noble's handwriting series), a combination of the two, and relaxation only. The average and poor writers responded differently to the four methods. (SJL)

An approach to supervisory development programs in use at the Fort Wayne State Hospital and Training Center, makes use of video tape and role playing techniques, resulting in a lower rate of turnover and employee grievances, and a measurably higher rate of self-esteem among the participants in the taped interviews. (Editor/JT)

This study uses a conceptual problem-solving test to investigate the effect of a series of pictorial analogies on the concepts of density, pressure, and atmospheric pressure in Year Eight classrooms. Findings indicate that students taught with the pictorial analogies scored significantly higher than their counterparts. Low achievers were the most…

Empirical research concerning the selection of school administrators was reviewed. The methodology of the review, the methods by which principals are typically selected, and empirical research on the validity of selection techniques are described. Data from 138 studies with managerial and professional samples were analyzed. (TJH)

The logical flaw of using the methods of path analysis and structural equation modeling to make causative conclusions is demonstrated. A proper evaluation of the role of investigation versus experimentation is cited in the work of W. G. Cochran as explicated by D. R. Rubin (1983). (TJH)

Situations for which the researcher should use component analysis versus common factor analysis are discussed. Topics addressed include key algebraic similarities and differences, theoretical and practical issues, the factor indeterminacy issue, latent versus manifest variables, and differences between exploratory and confirmatory analysis…