Macroanalysis is the process of analyzing interactive dialogue into units of three or more tallies. It represents another level of analysis for interactive data which should lead to new directions for research in this area. (Author)

Alternative designs for educational research are explored to improve the external validity of educational research and broaden its scope to include not only the systematic experiments that identify psychological mechanisms but also representative designs that match the complexity of learning behavior in school. (JH)

The effectiveness of the SAT, in combination with high school records, in predicting college grades is established; its cost effectiveness, however, was not determined. Other uses and considerations of the test appear to be relevant and in need of more study. (JH)

Reviewing environmental measures of college environments and making environmental measures more useful are purposes carried out within a framework of four decision-making categories requiring environmental information, considered from input, contextual, and output perspectives. (JH)

This paper outlines psychological decision theory, summarizes eight prominent vocational decision-making models, compares and contrasts them on basic assumptions and fundamental concepts, and suggests applications of theory to theoretical decision types. Implications for research, theory, and practice are discussed. (Author/JH)