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An investigation of the effects of feedback on variability and central tendency of group opinion while employing the Delphi technique

Creator:: Jones, Homer William
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the Delphi Technique on two types of judgment; factual judgment and value judgment. Other considerations were the effect of the process on mean response and variability of response. In testing the Delphi Technique this study arrived at five definite...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Darold Wax. Additional thanks is offered to Dr. Wayne Courtney and Dr. David Niess for their assistance

A comparison of the Oregon State University environment as perceived by two student age groups, faculty, and student services staff

Creator:: Brooks, Timothy F.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze the Oregon State University environment as perceived by students, faculty and student services staff. The students were divided into two age groups to determine if there were any major differences in perception based on age. Three hundred and twenty-three people, representing four...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: like to thank the remainder of my committee, Dr. Robert Chick, Dr. Charles Warnath, Dr. Darold Wax

Attitudes toward and basic understanding of mathematics of prospective elementary teachers and the factors influencing attitudes and basic understanding of mathematics

Creator:: Wall, Patricia J.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to investigate the attitudes toward mathematics of prospective elementary teachers and their basic understanding of mathematics. Two hundred fourteen subjects, representing prospective teachers from Oregon State University and Western Oregon State College participated in this study. The responses of this total population to the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Strowbridge, Dr. Phil O'Neill and Dr. Darold Wax. Acknowledgement must be made to these people that had to

Field sensitivity of Native American students at Oregon State University, as determined by the group embedded figures test

Creator:: Pelto, Joan McAlmond
Abstract:: Historically, Native American students have not achieved academic success; ethnic and racial stereotypes are common explanations for the problem. Many perceive the Native American student to be lacking either academic preparation or socio-cultural support for success. A review of the literature showed emerging research which indicates that significant differences can...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , who told me I did scholarly work; Court Smith, who showed me what culture is all about; and Darold Wax

A study of peer collaborative mentoring for the professional development of international graduate teaching assistants

Creator:: Kilburg, Gary M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate Peer Collaborative Mentoring (PCM) as a professional development model for international graduate teaching assistants at an American university. Data were gathered from interviews and observations of three American peer mentors (Intracultural Peer Mentors/IAPMs), five Chinese Graduate Teaching Assistants (Intercultural Peer Mentors/IEPMs), and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Darold Wax To Dr. Wax, goes my deepest gratitude . He was the lighthouse that helped pave the way. He

Characteristics of Oregon agricultural export entrepreneurs

Creator:: Johnson, Wayne E.
Abstract:: The creation of a new business venture is a multidimensional event, but little research has addressed the interaction of entrepreneurial characteristics and their relationship to new venture creation. The purpose of this study was to propose a conceptual framework for systematically studying the entrepreneurial personality. The major components of the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Hlebichuk, Dr. Ed Price, Dr. Darold Wax) has been most helpful in this study. Your time and insight is

The effect of PACE on self-reported anxiety and performance in first year nursing students

Creator:: Irving, Jan Louise
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was (a) to determine the effect of a four-step learner readiness profile: positive, active, clear, and energetic (PACE) on self-reported anxiety in first year nursing students before skill performance tests, and (b) to determine the effect of PACE on the performance of first year nursing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Dr. Karl J. Nice, and Dr. Darold Wax. For early guidance, I thank Dr. Stephen Stoynoff, Dr. Debra

Attitudes of Venezuelan parents toward childrearing : a study based on the parent as a teacher inventory

Creator:: Escobar, Iris Violeta
Abstract:: The central goal of this study was to assess Venezuelan parent attitudes toward specific areas of parent-child relationships such as child creativity, child play, parental sense of frustration in childrearing, the amount of parental control exercised over their children, and parents' perception of themselves as teachers of their own children....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and Dr. Darold Wax for their willingness to be part of my Doctoral Committee. There are some people

The career decision making of individuals with mild developmental disabilities

Creator:: Thyfault, Alberta J.
Abstract:: Individuals with mild developmental disabilities have traditionally been excluded from full participation in their career decision making due to the stereotyping of their perceived incompetence. This view forms a mind-set or stigma that is recognized as the disability myth. This study initially addressed the vocational development of individuals with mild...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Education; Dr. Darold Wax, Graduate School Representative; and my major professor, Dr. Warren Suzuki. Each

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An investigation of the effects of feedback on variability and central tendency of group opinion while employing the Delphi technique

A comparison of the Oregon State University environment as perceived by two student age groups, faculty, and student services staff

Attitudes toward and basic understanding of mathematics of prospective elementary teachers and the factors influencing attitudes and basic understanding of mathematics

Field sensitivity of Native American students at Oregon State University, as determined by the group embedded figures test

A study of peer collaborative mentoring for the professional development of international graduate teaching assistants

Characteristics of Oregon agricultural export entrepreneurs

The effect of PACE on self-reported anxiety and performance in first year nursing students

Attitudes of Venezuelan parents toward childrearing : a study based on the parent as a teacher inventory

The career decision making of individuals with mild developmental disabilities

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