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A Study Of Reading Skills Of Third Grade Students In Terms Of Observable Classroom Behavior And Other Variables., Mary Louise Spand Jones Jan 1981

A Study Of Reading Skills Of Third Grade Students In Terms Of Observable Classroom Behavior And Other Variables., Mary Louise Spand Jones

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a relationship between selected reading skills of students in regular third grade classes and selected variables including observable classroom behavior, sex, race and socioeconomic background. The study took place in ten elementary schools in Baton Rouge, Louisiana during the 1980-81 school session. Statement of the Problem. The following null hypothesis was tested using the .05 level of significance: There was no significant relationship between selected reading skills of students in regular third grade classes and selected variables including observable classroom behavior, sex, race and socioeconomic background. Procedure. This study …

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Second-Language Acquisition And The Development Of Pragmatic Code Selection Skills., Rebecca Ann Marcon Jan 1981

Second-Language Acquisition And The Development Of Pragmatic Code Selection Skills., Rebecca Ann Marcon

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Language samples and nonverbal behavior of 50 children attending bilingual Kindergarten programs were recorded from children's conversations with a puppet on three separate occasions. In order to determine the influence of the listener's language on children's code selection, the puppet spoke a different language on each occasion. Of particular interest was the extent to which children would make pragmatic adjustments in their verbal and nonverbal language codes in response to different listener needs. Differences in code selection which could be attributed to variation in second language proficiency were explored by contrasting the behavior of children classified as monolingual, limited second …

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A Study Of The Effects Of Marketability On The Distribution Of Market Generated Returns., Bruce Loren Mcmanis Jan 1981

A Study Of The Effects Of Marketability On The Distribution Of Market Generated Returns., Bruce Loren Mcmanis

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Very little theory has been developed on the effect of marketability on the distribution of returns. As a result, this study is an empirical exploration of that relationship, without any strong, preconceived hypotheses. Since the distributions were likely to be non-normal, but otherwise indeterminate as to form, a test had to be developed to determine the existence of differences. It was decided that the first four moments and the studentized range could effectively capture the characteristics of a distribution and provide a set of measures to serve as variables in discriminant analyses. Marketability was defined as shares traded divided by …

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Electron-Phonon Scattering Rates In Antimony: Radio-Frequency Size Effect., Thomas Clifton O'Hara Jan 1981

Electron-Phonon Scattering Rates In Antimony: Radio-Frequency Size Effect., Thomas Clifton O'Hara

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Temperature dependent radio-frequency size effect measurements have been performed on high-purity, single crystal antimony plates at thicknesses of 0.592 mm, 0.347 mm, and 0.238 mm. The natural logs of the amplitudes of the data are found experimentally proportional to T('2) in agreement with previous measurements. However, the data are analyzed according to a model in which the electron-phonon scattering frequencies are proportional to T('3), with the explanation that the T('2) behavior is due to the small pieces of Fermi surface in antimony. The electron-phonon scattering frequencies are determined for both holes and electrons and are found to be highly anisotropic …

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Attitudes Held By Selected Public School Administrators In Louisiana Towards Vocational Education., Paul Gibson Miller Jan 1981

Attitudes Held By Selected Public School Administrators In Louisiana Towards Vocational Education., Paul Gibson Miller

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

This study was concerned with determining attitudes held by local school administrators in Louisiana towards vocational education and with comparing their attitudes towards specific vocational programs. The descriptive method of research using an opinionnaire was used to gather data. Opinionnaires were mailed to the 66 public school superintendents, the supervisor for vocational education of each of the 66 public school systems, and to a stratified random sample of 186 public school principals in Louisiana. Two hundred ninety-five of 318 opinionnaires were returned representing 92.8 percent of the population. Statistical procedures used for analysis were means, guidelines, developed by the researcher, …

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Inhomogeneous Relativistic Electron Systems: A Density Functional Formalism., Munagala Venkata Ramana Jan 1981

Inhomogeneous Relativistic Electron Systems: A Density Functional Formalism., Munagala Venkata Ramana

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The correlation energy of an unpolarized relativistic electron gas is numerically calculated by summing ring diagrams due to both the longitudinal and transverse photon contributions. From this a local relativistic correlation potential is deduced which appears in the density functional theory of inhomogeneous systems where relativistic effects make important contributions. The non-relativistic gas results are found to be significant underestimates. A fitted form of the correlation energy and potential were used in a self-consistent calculation of energies of atoms of large Z. Trends of the correlation contribution across the periodic table are evaluated and discussed. Correlation contributions to the K(alpha)(,1) …

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The Origins And Development Of The Gentlemanly Ideal In The South: 1607-1865., Robert Lynn Rainard Jan 1981

The Origins And Development Of The Gentlemanly Ideal In The South: 1607-1865., Robert Lynn Rainard

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this study is to examine the origins and development of the gentleman in the South. It begins with an examination of Castiglione's The Courtier. Castiglione provided a discussion of the ideal man of Renaissance Italy. His ideal man, the courtier, possessed cultivation, character, and class. Together, these attributes made up the complete, or universal man. The Renaissance idea of the complete man profoundly influenced all later thought concerning the nature of the gentleman. The English embraced Castiglione's idea of a complete man, but they immediately adapted it to suit their own needs. The English placed much greater …

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Prime Agricultural Lands Of Louisiana: Identification, Evaluation, And Analysis Of Transition To Nonagricultural Uses., Albert Frank Ramsey Jan 1981

Prime Agricultural Lands Of Louisiana: Identification, Evaluation, And Analysis Of Transition To Nonagricultural Uses., Albert Frank Ramsey

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

This study provides an inventory of the prime agricultural lands of Louisiana and analyzes the process of urban encroachment onto these productive soils. The study also discusses the merits of prime agricultural land preservation and reviews various policies and programs directed toward that end. Louisiana has about 12.5 million acres (43 percent of total acreage) of prime agricultural land. On a parish basis, acreages of prime land range from a high of 536,303 acres in Calcasieu to a low of 14,332 acres in Orleans parish. Every parish contains some prime land acreage but the greatest concentrations of prime land are …

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An Investigation Of Academic Achievement And Selected Self Concept Factors Of Magnet And Nonmagnet Middle School Students., Lola Fonville Soileau Jan 1981

An Investigation Of Academic Achievement And Selected Self Concept Factors Of Magnet And Nonmagnet Middle School Students., Lola Fonville Soileau

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Magnet schools are one kind of rapidly developing alternative in public education. Because of increasing financial woes and decreasing enrollments in schools, however, innovations in education must prove themselves in terms of students' achievement and development. The purpose of this stud.

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Synthesis And Characterization Of Macrocyclic-1,3-Diketones And Their Metal Chelates., Thomas Charles Taylor Jan 1981

Synthesis And Characterization Of Macrocyclic-1,3-Diketones And Their Metal Chelates., Thomas Charles Taylor

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

A series of five macrocyclic 1,3-diketones has been produced. and characterized by infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass. spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The series consists of. compounds of the type where n = 4,6,7,8 and 10. A survey was conducted to determine the ability of these ligands to form complexes with twelve different metals. The metals used in the study were Be(II), Mg(II), Al(III), Cr(III), Mn(II), Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Pd(II) and Cd(II). Considerable selectivity was observed in the chelation reactions of these ligands, where only the ligands having 10, 11 and 13 carbon atoms formed chelates. Selectivity increased with …

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A Systematic Study Of The Mexican, Central American, And Jamaican Species Of The Genus Calea., James Richard Wussow Jan 1981

A Systematic Study Of The Mexican, Central American, And Jamaican Species Of The Genus Calea., James Richard Wussow

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Calea, a large genus in the Asteraceae, tribe Heliantheae, consists of mostly shrubs that occur throughout the Neotropics. Robinson and Greenman's treatment of the Mexican and Central American species has remained the definitive study of Calea for this area since 1896. Recent studies, including the present one, have greatly modified their earlier treatment. From among the more than 75 names attributed to Calea in Mexico, Central America, and Jamaica, the present study recognizes 18 taxa representing 8 species and 10 varieties. The species recognized in this treatment include C. crassifolia, C. fluviatilis, C. longipedicellata, C. jamaicensis, C. prunifolia, C. ternifolia, …

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Improved Mortality Among U.S. Blacks, 1968-1978: The Role Of Antiracist Struggle, R. Cooper, M. Steinhauer, A. Schatzkin, W. Miller Jan 1981

Improved Mortality Among U.S. Blacks, 1968-1978: The Role Of Antiracist Struggle, R. Cooper, M. Steinhauer, A. Schatzkin, W. Miller

Faculty Publications

A marked improvement in health status for black adults took place over the last decade in the United States. Life expectancy for black men increased 4.6 years between 1968 and 1978, while for black women the increase was 5.7 years. Death rates for the age group 35-74 decreased approximately 25 percent for blacks over the same period. The largest contribution to this improvement was made by cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease and stroke). Although similar improvement was observed in the white population, on both a percentage and absolute basis the change was greater for blacks. For the first time in …

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Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Winter 1981-1982, Lsu Agricultural Experiment Station Jan 1981

Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Winter 1981-1982, Lsu Agricultural Experiment Station

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

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Cenobium 1981, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College, School Of Veterinary Medicine, Joanne Maki Jan 1981

Cenobium 1981, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College, School Of Veterinary Medicine, Joanne Maki

Cenobium Yearbook

Cenobium began publication in 1977 and continued through 1990. Produced by students, the yearbooks are a chronicle of the daily life and the special events experienced by veterinary students at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.

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Lsu General Catalog 1981-1982, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College Jan 1981

Lsu General Catalog 1981-1982, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

LSU General Catalog

The LSU General Catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate departments and programs with degree requirements and courses offered for each one. The General Catalog includes information on registration and financial aid as well as academic services offered to all students.

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Solar Drying Of Wood In Louisiana, Timothy G. Lumley Jan 1981

Solar Drying Of Wood In Louisiana, Timothy G. Lumley

LSU Agricultural Experiment Station Reports

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Biology And Illustrated Key For The Identification Of Twenty Species Of Economically Important Noctuid Pests, A D. Oliver Jan 1981

Biology And Illustrated Key For The Identification Of Twenty Species Of Economically Important Noctuid Pests, A D. Oliver

LSU Agricultural Experiment Station Reports

No abstract provided.

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Insects Infesting Alfalfa In Northwest Louisiana: Their Effect On Production, Their Control With Insecticides, R A. Farlow Jan 1981

Insects Infesting Alfalfa In Northwest Louisiana: Their Effect On Production, Their Control With Insecticides, R A. Farlow

LSU Agricultural Experiment Station Reports

No abstract provided.

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A Systematic Study Of Alloispermum (Asteraceae: Heliantheae), Carmen Flores De Fernandez Dec 1980

A Systematic Study Of Alloispermum (Asteraceae: Heliantheae), Carmen Flores De Fernandez

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The generic name Alloispermum -was proposed by Willdenov in I807 and recently revived by Robinson for several species generally attributed to the genus Galea. The genus Alloispermum by virtue of its pappus, ray flower, leaf and habit features resides in the subtribe Galinsoginae. As presently conceived, the genus comprises 13 species of subshrubs and perennial herbs of montane habitats and ranges from Mexico to northern South America. Seven species occur in Mexico and Central America and six species are indigenous to South America. Two species, A. ovalifolium from Mexico and A. insuetum from Colombia, and one variety, A. colimense var. …

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Lumières, November 1980, Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College Nov 1980

Lumières, November 1980, Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College

Friends of the LSU Libraries

The bi-annual newsletters from the Friends of the Library contain information about upcoming and recent events, descriptions of new collections, a list of members, and occasional obituaries, which inform members of the news and needs of the LSU Libraries.

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Faculty Senate Resolution 79-15, Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College Jun 1980

Faculty Senate Resolution 79-15, Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College

LSU Faculty Senate Publications

Faculty Senate Resolution on the actions of the Board of Supervisors, adopted on June 12, 1980.

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On The Classification Of Families: Dimensions Of Family Functioning Descriptions., Maria Vidos Jan 1980

On The Classification Of Families: Dimensions Of Family Functioning Descriptions., Maria Vidos

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of the present study was to determine the degree of commonality among current models of family assessment. The goal was to ascertain the most significant dimensions of family functioning. These ends were achieved by means of a principal components factor analysis. Three hundred Introductory Psychology students at Louisiana State University were asked to describe their family of origin using 240 behavioral statements provided by the examiner. The statements, printed on 3 x 5 cards, were drawn from a pool of assessment models described by Fisher (1976). The students were asked to sort each of the statements by asking …

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Effect Of Capillary Diameter On The Rate Of Radiation Induced Polymerization Of Acrylamide In Saline Solutions Containing Dissolved Phosphorus-32., Satyajit Verma Jan 1980

Effect Of Capillary Diameter On The Rate Of Radiation Induced Polymerization Of Acrylamide In Saline Solutions Containing Dissolved Phosphorus-32., Satyajit Verma

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Radiation induced solution polymerization of acrylamide was studied at 80(DEGREES)C in tubes with diameters of 6, 2.29, 0.89 and 0.38 mm. The tubes were filled with aqueous solutions of 3% acrylamide, 10% NaCl and sufficient neutralized orthophosphoric acid to produce a specific radioactivity of 1 mCi/ml. of dissolved ('32)P. Distinctly higher initial rates of increase of solution viscosity were observed with increasing tube diameter. Kinetic studies were done also with 3% acrylamide in 0, 5 and 10% salt solutions at 81.5(DEGREES)C and 28(DEGREES)C; the reaction induced by external irradiation from ('60)Co. Other systems studied were 1 and 1.5% acrylamide in …

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Sir Thomas More, Humanist And Hero: A Man For All Ages., Noel Joseph Toups Jan 1980

Sir Thomas More, Humanist And Hero: A Man For All Ages., Noel Joseph Toups

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Thomas More has appeared in diverse works from the sixteenth to twentieth century; these works have usually treated him as a model of integrity and conscience whose love of truth made him a touchstone for judging a panoply of others. More's own century viewed him in conflicting ways. Tudor apologists--Hall, Holinshed, and Foxe--were critical of More's wit and treatment of heretics and deemed him prideful, whereas the recusants like Roper and Harpsfield pictured More loyal Londoner, devoted father, humanist, and man of conscience. Sixteenth century treatments culminate in those of Ro. Ba. and Munday. Munday's Thomas More, an essentially Protestant …

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Child Behavior In Venezuela And The U.S.: A Cross-Cultural Comparison., John Michael Fitch Jan 1980

Child Behavior In Venezuela And The U.S.: A Cross-Cultural Comparison., John Michael Fitch

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purposes of this study were (a) to carry out a factor analysis of the Spanish translation of the Children's Behavioral Classification Project questionnaire on data obtained from Venezuela, and (b) to compare the result with that of parallel data obtained in the United States with the original English version of the same questionnaire. The Children's Behavioral Classification Project questionnaire is an instrument designed to be administered to parents of children 6-13 years old for the purpose of contributing information about the child's outward behavior useful in understanding the psychological, physical, or conduct problems which the child might display. The …

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A Comprehensive Study Of Black Students Attending An Historically Black University: Selected Characteristics, Experiences, Level Of Satisfaction, And Similarity To Other College Populations., Charles Ruffin Burchell Jan 1980

A Comprehensive Study Of Black Students Attending An Historically Black University: Selected Characteristics, Experiences, Level Of Satisfaction, And Similarity To Other College Populations., Charles Ruffin Burchell

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Although a large body of literature exists on the characteristics and experiences of black students attending predominantly white colleges and universities, very little empirical research on blacks attending predominantly black colleges and universities is available. Existing studies usually lack comparative groups of black and white students who attend predominantly white colleges and universities, hence it is difficult to determine the unique characteristics of the blacks who attend black colleges. To remedy this situation the present study surveyed a representative group of black students attending a publicly-supported black university. The purpose of the study was to determine unique or attractive features …

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Lsu General Catalog 1980-1981, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College Jan 1980

Lsu General Catalog 1980-1981, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

LSU General Catalog

The LSU General Catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate departments and programs with degree requirements and courses offered for each one. The General Catalog includes information on registration and financial aid as well as academic services offered to all students.

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An Empirical Analysis Of Brain Damage And Minimal Brain Dysfunction In School Age Children., Gregory Blaine Sisk Jan 1980

An Empirical Analysis Of Brain Damage And Minimal Brain Dysfunction In School Age Children., Gregory Blaine Sisk

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Minimal brain dysfunction (MBD) in children is described in terms of diagnosis, symptomatology, etiology, prevalence, and prognosis. The MBD area is reviewed with reference to brain damage (BD), non-BD, and empirical models of classfication. A rationale is developed for empirically derived categories of MBD using (a) a comprehensive assessment battery, (b) the administration of this battery to BD, MBD, and normal children, (c) a factor analysis of the children's scores on the test variables, and (d) a cluster analysis of all the children based on the similarity of their factor score profiles. In addition, a canonical correlation between early life-history …

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Isolation, Characterization, And Emendation Of Description Of Angiococcus Disciformis (Thaxter 1904) Jahn 1924 And Proposal Of A Neotype Strain, L. A. Hook, J. M. Larkin, E. R. Brockman Jan 1980

Isolation, Characterization, And Emendation Of Description Of Angiococcus Disciformis (Thaxter 1904) Jahn 1924 And Proposal Of A Neotype Strain, L. A. Hook, J. M. Larkin, E. R. Brockman

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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Effects Of Harvest Date And Age On Quality Of Coastal Bermudagrass, B D. Nelson Jan 1980

Effects Of Harvest Date And Age On Quality Of Coastal Bermudagrass, B D. Nelson

LSU Agricultural Experiment Station Reports

No abstract provided.

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