Journal Publications

The following publications may be generally classified into the following categories: Mathematics Education, Statistics Education, Computer Science Education, Statistical Quality Control, Statistics, as well as other categories.

[2003]

"Microsoft Excel as a supplement to intermediate algebra",

International Journal of Math Education in Science and Technology, 2003, Vol. 34, no. 4.

[2001]

"Factors Influencing Success in Intermediate Algebra",

Computers in the Schools, 2001, Vol. 17, no. 1, co-author: John Konvalina.

[1999]

"The Use of Computer Algebra Software in Teaching Intermediate and College Algebra",

International Journal of Math Education in Science and Technology, 1999, Vol. 30, no. 4, co-author: John Konvalina.

[1993]

"Comparisons of Mathematical Competencies and Attitudes of Elementary Education Majors with Established Norms of a General College Population,"

School Science and Mathematics, 1993, Vol. 93, no. 3, co-authors: J. Rech and J. Hartzell.

[1989]

"The Effects of Tutoring on College Students' Mathematical Achievement in a Mathematics Laboratory,"

Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1989, Vol. 22, no. 2, co-authors: J. Gahan-Rech and B. Buchalter.

"Factors Influencing Calculus Aptitude,"

International Journal of Math Education in Science and Technology, 1989, Vol. 20, no. 2, co-authors: B. Buchalter.

[1987]

"Student Acquisition of Computer Skills Via Statistical Methodology Applications,"

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987, Vol. 6, no. 4, co-author: L. Maher.

"Implementing A Calculus Placement Procedure,"

International Journal of Math Education in Science and Technology, 1987, Vol. 18, no. 4, co-author: B. Buchalter.

"The Effect of Testing Frequency Upon Performance in Mathematics Courses,"

International Journal of Math Education in Science and Technology, 1987, Vol. 18, no. 4, no co-authors.

[1986]

"Determinants of 30 Meter Sprint Time in Pubescent Males,"

Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 1986, Vol. 26, no. 3, co-authors: K. Berg and M. Miller.

[1985]

"Procedures for Improving Student Placement in Computer Science,"

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1985, Vol. 4, no. 3, co-authors: S. Wileman, J. Konvalina, and E. Teodoro.

[1984]

"The Relationship Between Computer Science Aptitude and Success in Statistical Methods Courses Utilizing Statistical Computer Packages,"

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1984, Vol. 4, no. 1, no co-authors.

[1983]

"Identifying Factors Influencing Computer Science Aptitude and Achievement,"

Association for Educational Data Systems Journal, 1983, Vol. 16, no. 2, co-authors: S. Wileman and J. Konvalina.

"Comparing Withdrawal and Non-withdrawal Students in Computer Science,"

Communications of the ACM, 1983, Vol. 26, no. 5, co-authors: S. Wileman and J. Konvalina.

"Factors Influencing Attitudes Toward Mathematics in Pre-Calculus College Students,"

School Science and Mathematics, 1983, Vol. 83, no. 5, co-authors: M. Beckmann and I. Stones.

[1982]

"Mathematical Competency as a Predictor of Success in College Statistics Courses,"

International Journal of Math Education in Science and Technology, 1982, Vol. 13, no. 4, no co-authors.

"The Relationship Between Mathematical Competencies and Computer Science Aptitude and Achievement,"

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1982, Vol. 2, no. 1, co-authors: S. Wileman and J. Konvalina.

[1981]

"Factors Influencing Success in Beginning Computer Science Courses,"

Journal of Educational Research, 1981, Vol. 74, no. 4, co-authors: S. Wileman and J. Konvalina.

"Group Differences in Computer Science Aptitude,"

Association for Educational Data Systems Journal, 1981, Vol. 14, no. 2, co-authors: S. Wileman and J. Konvalina.

[1980]

"Important Sources Used for Doing Homework and Preparing for Exams in undergraduate Mathematics Courses,"

International Journal of Math Education in Science and Technology, 1980, Vol. 12, no. 2, co-author: B. Sloan.

"Factors Influencing Mathematical Competencies in Two-Year College Students,"

Community/Junior College Research Quarterly, 1980, Vol. 5, no. 1, co-authors: M. Beckmann and I. Stones.

" Sex-Related Differences in Mathematical Competencies of Pre-Calculus College Students,"

School Science and Mathematics, 1980, Vol. 82, no. 4, co-authors: M. Beckmann and I. Stones.

"Group Testing to Eliminate Defectives When Prior Probabilities for the Proportion Defective are Known,"

Industrial Mathematics, 1980, Vol. 30, no. 2, co-author: C. Combs.

"Probability: An Important Tool in Police Science and Administration,"

Journal of Police Science and Administration, 1980, Vol. 8, no. 3, no co-authors.

"Attitudes Toward Mathematics, Levels of Mathematical Competency, and Relative Gains in Competency in Two-and Four-Year Colleges,"

Community/Junior College Research Quarterly, 1980, Vol. 4, no. 3, co-authors: M. Beckmann and I. Stones.

"Upper Bayesian Confidence Limits on the Proportion Defective,"

Journal of Quality Technology, 1980, Vol. 12, no. 4, co-author: C. Combs.

[1978]

"Effects of Agricultural Terraces on the Re-establishment of Bluestem Grasslands,"

Journal of Range Management, 1979, Vol. 32, no. 6, co-author: T. Bragg.

[1978]

"A Closed Form Solution for single Acceptance Sampling Plans,"

Journal of Quality Technology, 1978, Vol. 10, no. 4, no co-authors.

"A Statistical Analysis of the 1977 Annual High School Mathematics Contest for Nebraska and South Dakota,"

Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of sciences, 1978, Vol. 5, no co-authors.

[1977]

"The Effect of the Evaluation Method on Learning in certain Mathematics Courses,"

International Journal of Math Education in Science and Technology, 1977, Vol. 8, no. 4, no co- authors.

"Partial Ordering of Populations,"

Journal of Educational Statistics, 1977, Vol. 2, no. 1, co- authors: P. L. Claypool and B. Buchalter.

"What Role Does the Grading of Homework Play in Upper Level Engineering Courses,"

ERM, 1977, Vol. 9, no. 3, no co-authors.

"Statistical Packages,"

Journal of College Science Teaching, 1977, Vol. 4, no. 4, no co-authors.

"Getting the Students Involved in the Elementary Statistics Course,"

Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1977, Vol. 8, no. 1, no co-authors.