The higher education accountability requirements of today cry for responsive models that describe the attitudes, perceptions and characteristics of the populations they serve. Trend Surface Analysis is such a model. It is simple to apply, analytical in nature, and results in a graphic display in the form of a map. To the extent that the…

Research was conducted to determine whether statistical sampling techniques' could be applied effectively in followup studies of high school graduates and, if so, what sampling model is most appropriate. Records at four high schools in the Santa Barbara area were examined to develop statistical, demographic profiles of two populations, the 1970…

This document consists of the 12 monthly issues of this research newsletter for 2001. The newsletter's purpose is to inform those who formulate, fund, and administer public policy and programs about research on the condition of and influences that affect postsecondary education opportunity for all Americans. Main topics for the issues are: (1)…

Paper reveals that Canadian children tend to begin their school life at a later age than U.S. or Indian children and that Canadian school participation rates peak a year earlier and thereafter decline more rapidly than U.S. rates. (Author/CB)

The Southern States, if organized properly, can use their great potential and resources for a bright future. (CK)

Examined characteristics of the neighborhoods from which clientele of an alcohol treatment center were derived. Using 1970 Milwaukee census figures and patient information, computer analysis showed positive correlations between admissions and ethnicity, educational status, nonfamiy dimension, adult male and adolescent female neighborhoods,…

Statistics based on a survey of 216,362 freshmen entering 403 2-year and 4-year institutions in the fall of 1989 are presented. Covered are demographic, attitudinal, and financial areas. (MLW)

This article uses a case study of 2001 town and city data that we analyzed for "Boston Magazine". We use this case study to demonstrate the challenges of creating a valid ranking structure. The data consist of three composite indices for 147 individual townships in the Boston metropolitan area representing measures of public safety; the…

This study examined the level and impact of five types of parent involvement on elementary school children's academic achievement by race/ethnicity, poverty, and parent educational attainment. The sample comprised 415 third through fifth graders who completed the Elementary School Success Profile. Hypotheses from Bourdieu's theory of cultural…

This chartbook is designed as a graphic reference on national statistical information about disabilities. Each page contains a content question, explanatory text, and an explanatory chart or table as well as information on sources used. Key terms are shown in boldface and defined in a glossary. Section 1 provides demographic data on Americans with…

Presents findings from an analysis of the 1970 census on the differential fertility of Puerto Ricans in the U.S. and in Puerto Ricans with the stated purpose of demonstrating that the apparent higher fertility of Puerto Rican women is due to their age structure, as well as their socioeconomic status. (Author/JM)

A detailed description is provided of the variable school's demographic setting (DB), which is part of the analysis in phase I of the Evaluation of Practices in Individualized Schooling. The variable is defined; the questionnaires on which the variable is based are listed; the procedures used to scale the variable are explained; the distribution…

RESEARCH WAS CONDUCTED ON THE PROBLEM OF CONSTRUCTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION SCHEMES TO DESCRIBE AND DEMONSTRATE AN APPROACH TO CLASSIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION WHICH TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH DISTRICT. PART 1 OF THE REPORT DISCUSSED THE SCIENTIFIC ISSUES AND CONCEPTS CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS A…

Geographic labor force data from the 1974 Current Population Survey (CPS) is presented and provides annual unemployment, demographic, and occupational estimates for large States and metropolitan areas. Section One contains the 1974 total unemployment estimates for 27 large States and 30 large metropolitan areas, with two tables. These estimates…