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A framework for the determination of the suitability of undeveloped land in the intermountain west for use as cropland

Creator:: Rathburn, Arthur Cristen
Abstract:: The "Framework for Determining the Suitability of Undeveloped Land for Use as Cropland" is a decision-making format to assist private and governmental agency decision makers in categorizing undeveloped lands, which have been identified as having potential for conversion to cropland, as to their suitability for use as cropland. The Framework...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The use of the ethnographic method in evaluating nontraditional continuing education programs

Creator:: Honey, William D.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to test the effectiveness of the ethnographic method as a tool for evaluating nontraditional adult and continuing education programs. The program evaluated was the Oregon Heritage Festival, a four-week Summer Term activity designed to eclectically draw upon the arts, humanities, and science to illustrate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A comparison of attitudes and achievement of Alaska secondary Marketing and Distributive Education students toward a specific simulation model versus traditional instruction

Creator:: Madison, Jane F.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to test the use of the published simulation, Jeffrey's Department Store (Koeninger and Hephner, 1978), in high school Distributive Education classrooms. The simulation was compared to "traditional" methods of instruction, testing for achievement (knowledge gained) and attitude (feelings about the class after instruction). Control...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
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The effect of selected materials on the achievement of students in the intermediate grades in Native American cultural instruction

Creator:: Paul, Mary Elaine Bowen
Abstract:: Materials concerning ethnic and minority groups are a concern for many curriculum leaders. Inappropriate materials perpetuate stereotypes, in many cases due to a lack of study concerning the information within the materials. The materials concerning Native Americans typically presented in public school classrooms tend to overgeneralize information about the cultural...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: democratic ideals of the nation, and on their own initiative excluded or disallowed inclusion of import

Selected variables as predictors of retirement readiness of older employed women

Creator:: Jordan, Jean E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to gather and interpret data in order to contribute to a better understanding of older employed women as they prepare for the transition from the paid workforce to retirement. Selected descriptive variables were measured to determine their relationship to retirement readiness in a sample...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: addressing the needs of midlife and older women was commissioned by the Women's Initiative of the American

A longitudinal analysis of single, female labor force participants' net worth : balance sheet in the pre-retirement years

Creator:: Emberson, Heather V.
Abstract:: Being old and female in America often means being alone and poor. To offset this outcome financial preparation for retirement should begin in the pre-retirement years. The purpose of this exploratory study was to assess the financial preparedness of mature, single women as they approach retirement by examining the relationships...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Sociability, constraints, network involvement, and the self-esteem of older women

Creator:: Ames, Sheila A. (Sheila Ann)
Abstract:: The major purpose of this exploratory study was to develop an explanatory model of self-esteem and to interpret the model using the Social Exchange framework. To this end, a main effects and an interaction model emerged which offer promise toward understanding the components of self-esteem. This study examined 325 individual...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Ecomomic theory and research framework for a multi-output production system : rice-fish culture technology in the Philippines

Creator:: Tagarino, Rogelio N.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Effects V.2.1 Questions Normally Asked in TA Initiative 187 V.2.2 Methodological Difficulties in

Motivational orientations as perceived deterrents to participation among low-literate adults seeking literacy referral services

Creator:: Stanley, Sandra Tierney
Abstract:: This investigation identified perceptions of deterrents to participation in adult literacy programs from among a low- literate non-participating adult population residing in the greater Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. While previous investigators have identified deterrents to participation among other subgroups of the population, such investigations have focused on those currently, or...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Parental contributions to aspects of ethnic development among four- and seven-year-old Chinese-American children

Creator:: Lin, Kowhei Sophia
Abstract:: This study had two major purposes. The first focused upon understanding the development of aspects of ethnic development among 4- and 7-year-old Chinese-American boys and girls from immigrant and non-immigrant families. The second focused upon understanding the contribution of selected parental (fathers' and mothers') characteristics on aspects of children's ethnic...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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A framework for the determination of the suitability of undeveloped land in the intermountain west for use as cropland

The use of the ethnographic method in evaluating nontraditional continuing education programs

A comparison of attitudes and achievement of Alaska secondary Marketing and Distributive Education students toward a specific simulation model versus traditional instruction

The effect of selected materials on the achievement of students in the intermediate grades in Native American cultural instruction

Selected variables as predictors of retirement readiness of older employed women

A longitudinal analysis of single, female labor force participants' net worth : balance sheet in the pre-retirement years

Sociability, constraints, network involvement, and the self-esteem of older women

Ecomomic theory and research framework for a multi-output production system : rice-fish culture technology in the Philippines

Motivational orientations as perceived deterrents to participation among low-literate adults seeking literacy referral services

Parental contributions to aspects of ethnic development among four- and seven-year-old Chinese-American children

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