A Methodology in Studying Noncommercial FM Radio Stations [microform] : A Case Study / Mary Beth Leidman and Richard J. Lamberski
- Bib ID:
- 5464325
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Leidman, Mary Beth
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED267783
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1986
- 16 p.
- Summary:
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To examine the state of college- and university-affiliated noncommercial FM radio, a survey was conducted of all college and university stations nationwide which were identifiable through the 1982 Broadcasting Yearbook (N=670). The questionnaire requested information concerning demographics, funding, organization and structure, personnel, operation, programming, and philosophy or mission. A question to identify National Public Radio (NPR) affiliates was included to isolate and develop this subcategory. Findings are derived from 243 completed questionnaires (36.3% response rate); NPR responses equaled 51, representing 7.91% of the total population and 21% of the returned replies. Three noncommercial groups were identified-NPR affiliates, large non-NPR affiliates (over 10 watts), and small non-NPR affiliates (10 watts or under). Results indicate: (1) a majority of stations are expected to carry out fully functional operations on a small financial base; (2) NPR stations have superior budgetary bases as compared to other demographic groups; (3) non-NPR affiliate stations have inadequate technical support; (4) station format varies widely by group and institutional expectations; (5) programming covers the full range of sound, from classical to jazz to rock; and (6) the station philosophy varies depending upon station market thrust and selected format. Recommendations for improving the questionnaire and survey procedures in future studies are presented. A list of references and the survey instrument complete the document. (JB)
- Notes:
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- ERIC Note: Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (Las Vegas, NV, January 16-21, 1986). For the entire proceedings, see IR 012 121; for a related paper, see IR 012 150.
- Educational level discussed: Higher Education.
- Researchers.
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- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Administrative Organization
- Audio Equipment
- Budgets
- Case Studies
- Financial Support
- Higher Education
- National Surveys
- Operating Expenses
- Programing (Broadcast)
- Questionnaires
- Radio
- Research Methodology
- Resource Allocation
- Resource Staff
- Statistical Analysis
- National Public Radio
- AECT Research and Theory Division Meeting
- Other authors/contributors:
- Lamberski, Richard J, author
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
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- Publication date:
- 1986
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