This paper presents pretheory and theory for an approach to the study of intercultural communication and discusses the phenomenological basis of a theory of transaction, applying it to case study and comparative methods of analysis. The unit of analysis is denoted as an ABX paradigm and may be described as a communication dyad in a triadic…

Designed to measure ability to choose rules of Standard English and Black English as they are appropriate to a situational context, the test consists of twenty items. It is an untimed group test, with reading assistance available if necessary from the examiner. Thirteen of the items present a situational context, requiring the subject to choose…

Designed to assess the quality of pieces of creative writing in the intermediate and junior high grades, the Sager Writing Scale (SWS) is intended for use by both students and teachers or by researchers. The SWS contains four scales with four ratings possible in the areas of vocabulary, elaboration, organization, and structure. Validity for the…

Designed to assess high school teachers' attitudes about teaching poetry, this questionnaire asked teachers to respond to a 38-item poetry methods rating scale (PMRS) on a seven-point scale (from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree"). The items for the questionnaire were derived from a study of popular methods texts for…

Designed to measure by quantifiable means syntactic complexity component of readability, the Syntactic Complexity Formula is based on the theory that syntactic patterns frequently found in the language of children might be a more valid criterion than sentence length for controlling syntax. The Formula's analysis is based on transformational…

Designed to assess the level of thematic profundity of a reader's response to short stories, the Literary Profundity Test consists of four very short stories, each with four endings representing one of the five levels in the Literary Profundity Scale: physical, mental, moral, psychological, and philosophical. Nine experts have agreed that each…

Designed to measure maturity of reading interests, the Sophistication of Reading Interests Scale consists of 29 pairs of fictitious story synopses, one of the pair more sophisticated than the other. Three indicators of level of maturity, defined in order of sophistication, are the importance of plot, the importance of characters, and the…

This document is a bibliography of research related to vocational education on the national, state and local levels. The references represented are the materials assembled for the comprehensive "Report of the Analysis Group, HEW Vocational Education Review Task Force," (available as VT 013 228 and VT 013 229 in this issue) and was prepared during…

The 1970-71 activities of the Research Department of the California Teachers Association are summarized. The activities of the Department are categorized as follows: (1) publication of research articles, reports, and the California Journal of Educational Research; (2) handling of information requests through the department's Research Information…

Described in this document are ways the Tennessee Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) utilizes the services of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC). Topics covered include: (1) About ERIC and Microfiche, (2) Who ERIC Helps, (3) ERIC and Other Information Products on File in the RCU Library, (4) How To Use ERIC, and (5) Query--A…

This digest describes the nature and implications of scientifically based research (SBR). SBR grew out of the No Child Left Behind act of 2001, which stipulates that federally funded programs and practices must be grounded in scientifically based research. Scientifically based research is defined here as "persuasive research that empirically…

Article asks whether research has failed the educational system, and whether money spent for research been spent for nothing. (ML)

Argues the usefulness of algebraic and topological mathematical models and general principle formulation for educational research. Applies an algebraic model to relate learning to the pace of instruction. Formulates two broad principles: the Quantitative and Qualitative Teaching Principles (more teaching produces more learning; and learning is…

Reviews the distance-education research literature from the viewpoint of its structure, methodological concerns, and priority areas. Concludes that researchers in open and distance education are very much concerned over the importance of research, methodological rigour, ethical issues and research reporting. Contains 36 references. (Author/AEF)

The Exstatix statistical analysis software package by K. C. Killion for use with Macintosh computers is evaluated. In evaluating the package, the framework developed by C. J. Ansorge et al. (1986) was used. This framework encompasses features such as transportability of files, compatibility of files with other Macintosh software, and ability to…