The Characteristics of the Tasks of Academic Areas.
Abstract
Multidimensional scaling was performed on scholars' judgments about the similarities among academic task areas. One hundred sixty-eight scholars at the University of Illinois made judgments about 36 areas, and 54 scholars at a small western college judged similarities among 30 areas. The method of sorting was used in collecting data. Three dimensions are discussed: concern with objectivity and physical objects; concern with application; and concern with life systems. It appears that these dimensions are general to the tasks of most academic institutions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0766905
Entities
People
- Anthony Biglan
Organizations
- University of Washington