Old socioeconomic data is useful for defining norm samples since a high degree of stability is demonstrated for census data over a 10-year period. (TA)

The results of the 1980 Atlanta, Georgia, public schools reading scores for the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) are presented in this report for grades one through seven. Raw scores and grade equivalents are presented first, followed by a comparison of the 1980 grade equivalents with those from the previous four years, indicating a steady…

A norm distribution consisting of test scores received by 810 college students on a 150 item dichotomously-scored four-alternative multiple-choice test was empirically estimated through several item-examinee sampling procedures. The post mortem item-sampling investigation was specifically designed to manipulate systematically the variables of…

The nature of the United States diet has changed markedly in this century. We are using more meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products; sugars and other sweeteners; fats and oils; and processed fruits and vegetables. We are using fewer grain products, potatoes, fresh fruits and vegetables, and eggs. (BB)

Measurement people have a responsibility to make clear the limitations of psychometrics in determining genetic contributions to human development, and to combat those who misuse test data. (Author)

Results of the second mathematics assessment show that students are alarmingly weak in problem-solving ability. (Author)

The vocabulary performance of 198 university students in reading general business news publications was deficient in 17 of 20 cases compared to a national study. Suggestions were made for challenging students to enhance vocabulary skills. (JOW)

We examine the history of VMI's use of the Major Field Test as an assessment tool for its Department of Economics and Business. Further, we chronicle how the information gathered from a decade and a half of use has shaped the curriculum, faculty composition and policies within the Department. There is evidence that the policies surrounding how and…

In this study, the authors compare the validity of three nonverbal tests for the purpose of identifying academically gifted English-language learners (ELLs). Participants were 1,198 elementary children (approximately 40% ELLs). All were administered the Raven Standard Progressive Matrices (Raven), the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT), and…

Market data in 34 different markets around the country provided the background for a comparison of newspaper subscribers and nonsubscribers. Essentially the market reports provided information on what kinds of people subscribe to a newspaper and why. Among the findings are the following: (1) subscribers tend to be older, to have higher incomes,…

THIS REPORT PRESENTS NATIONAL NORMATIVE DATA ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ENTERING COLLEGE FRESHMEN OF 1966 AND COMPARATIVE DATA ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS ENTERING DIFFERENT TYPES OF INSTITUTIONS. THE METHOD USED FOR SELECTING THE SAMPLE OF 251 INSTITUTIONS IS BRIEFLY SUMMARIZED. A STUDENT INFORMATION FORM WAS GIVEN TO 254,480…

THE DATA PRESENTED IN THIS REPORT WERE COMPILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PROGRAM OF LONGITUDINAL RESEARCH INITIATED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (ACE). THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE SAMPLING TECHNIQUE AND OTHER TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS WERE PRESENTED IN AN EARLIER REPORT (ACE RESEARCH REPORT, VOLUME 2,…

Age and sex distributions of weight by single inches of height for adults 18-74 years of age in the civilian noninstitutionalized population of the United States are given for the period 1971-1974. Discussion is made concerning the comparison of the results of this survey with those of previous surveys. (LH)