Presents a key to determine the appropriate statistical test for a given set of biological data. The key is not all inclusive, but serves as a guide to the commonly used procedures. (GS)

Describes an attempt to incorporate research into laboratory work in an introductory ecology class and a senior seminar. The investigation involves the examination of rhythms of food consumption and circadian activities in humans. (GS)

Presents a science problem, involving the inhalation of hydrogen cyanide, that is used as an extra credit acitvity for chemistry students. (GS)

Describes a series of literature problems integrated into organic and biochemistry courses which direct students to seek specific information from specific sources. (GS)

Describes a remedial course that uses an experiential approach. Presents the major topics in the course, outlines the subsections and modules used in the first unit, and explains the method used for student evaluation. (GS)

Describes legislation creating the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment. Outlines the responsibilities, organization, and performance to date of this office. (GS)

Presents abstracts of fourteen articles that appeared in "Daedalus" and dealt with what is troublesome about the scientific enterprise in its own eyes and in those of its critics. (Author/GS)

Describes new film catalogs, instructional materials, equipment, and development in a variety of science areas. Outlines the National Science Foundation reorganization, the National Science Board policy statements, and recent National Science Teachers Association actions. (GS)

Indicates that malpractice suits are a new feature in education and explains how teachers, universities, and colleges can protect themselves against this threat. (Author/GS)

Enumerates many astronomical errors that occur in literature in both poetry and prose. Provides examples of these errors and explains why each example is in error. (GS)

Reports on a study designed to make within and between comparisons of the ratings students give to their lecturers and laboratory instructors in introductory college chemistry. In addition, the evaluation instrument used was designed to assess the degree to which the format of the questions leads to differential ratings. (Author/GS)

Describes an investigation undertaken to evaluate whether or not the Purdue experimental program, through its concrete curricular materials and inquiry-oriented procedures, had been successful in promoting formal reasoning abilities in its students. Results indicated that concrete curricular materials and problems can promote the development of…