Agonistic behavior among three species of Microtus live-trapped
near Corvallis, Oregon was recorded in order to interpret habitat
segregation by the species in areas of syrnpatry. The method used to
measure agonistic interaction was similar to that of Colvin (1970).
Agonistic behavior was recorded under red light in a neutral...
A study was performed to assess the uptake and retention patterns
of cesium-134 in the gray-tailed vole, Microtus canicaudus Miller. To
furnish a realistic source of contaminated food for the voles, wheat
seedlings were raised in hydroponic solutions to provide radiocesium
labeled wheat clippings. The hydroponic system was designed to...
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study was to determine if eighth grade
students taking industrial arts education for the first time would
experience a significant shift in beliefs about the problem solving
process and have class performance altered by participation in project
Occupational Versatility. In order to...
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to identify a set of core competencies needed to meet the minimal requirements for high school graduation and to test their level of acceptance by administrators, counselors, teachers and parents in 50 Oregon secondary school districts. PROCEDURES: Utilizing the 1136 existing graduation competencies...
The main objective of this research was to determine the professional
in-service development needs of fourth, fifth, and sixth grade
teachers in the metropolitan school districts of Portland and Seattle.
The primary objectives for conducting this research investigation were
as follows:
1. To determine the professional in-service development needs
of...
Despite a relative decline in the size of Oregon's
sheep industry, the problem of sheep depredation remains
a serious economic and environmental dilemma in need of
objective examination and innovative solutions. An investigative
report on the problem as it occurs in Benton County
can contribute to the information required to...