Selected Characteristics of Persons in Physical Science [microform] : 1978 / Thomas J. Palumbo and Others
- Bib ID:
- 5401817
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Palumbo, Thomas J
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED205394
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1980
- 37 p.
- Summary:
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Statistical information, based on the 1978 survey in a series of biennial surveys known as the National Sample of Scientists and Engineers, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and conducted by the Bureau of the Census is presented. Individuals in the field of physical sciences are profiled, including chemists, physicists and astronomers, and other physical scientists. Statistics in tabular form are provided which describe the composition, education and training, professional experience and growth of the field, labor force participation, and income of these scientists. Appendixes provide: (1) definitions and explanations; (2) a discussion of the reliability of the estimates and standard errors of totals and percentages; (3) a sample of the questionnaire and reference lists; (4) sources of data from the items of the questionnaire; and (5) response rates of the participants. (CS)
- Notes:
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- Availability: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 ($2.00).
- ERIC Note: Contains occasional small print in Tables.
- Educational level discussed: Higher Education.
- Current Population Reports, Special Studies Series P-23 n 108 Nov 1980.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Astronomy
- Chemistry
- College Science
- Employment Patterns
- Employment Statistics
- Engineering Education
- Government Publications
- Higher Education
- Income
- Job Analysis
- National Surveys
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Professional Occupations
- Professional Personnel
- Science Careers
- Science Education
- Scientists
- Statistical Surveys
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bureau of the Census (DOC), Suitland, MD. Population Div
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1980
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