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An economic analysis of the rural land market in Texas
(1978)
The rural land market in Texas has been typified for the last 30 years with general increases in values. These increases have been erratic which has resulted in uncertainty for lending institutions, agriculturalists, ...
Empirical essays in the residential demand for electricity
(1978)
This dissertation consists of a series of studies, both experimental and non-experimental, using data on electricity demand with the individual households as the unit of observation. These studies address several questions ...
Development and evaluation of a culture system suitable for the production of Gulf Killifish (Fundulus grandis Baird and Girard) for live bait in the thermal effluent of a power plant
(1982)
Investigations concerning spawning, hatching and grow-out of Fundulus grandis were conducted in 0.1-ha brackish water ponds in Texas. Studies focused on developing economical feeds, increasing production through improved ...
Molybdenum status of Texas soils : fertilization trials, anion exchange estimations, and correlation with soil chemical properties
(1982)
Fifty five surface soils were evaluated for yield response to Mo fertilization. Dry matter yields of the + Mo and no Mo treatments were significantly different on approximately 33% of the soils. Only three soils produced ...
An assessment of the nature of changes caused by the implementation of the quarter system during the 1975-76 academic year in the public high schools of Texas : a dissertation
(1977)
The purpose of this investigation was the determination of the status of the quarter system after its first year of mandatory implementation in the public high schools of Texas. Impetus for initiating this assessment evolved ...
The administration of vocational education as a function of school superintendents in Texas
(1976)
The purpose of this study was to determine which tasks in the administration of vocational education are considered most important by superintendents involved in their performance. This information could be used as a data ...
A survey of selected preservice vocational teacher training programs in the state of Texas relative to the education of handicapped students
(1984)
The aim of this study was to determine if preservice vocational teacher educators of selected vocational education programs are complying with the general certification requirements adopted by the Texas State Board of ...
A probabilistic forecasting model of tropical cyclone-generated storm surge for a straight coastline
(1984)
A dynamic and statistical algorithm is constructed for a probabilistic forecasting of storm surge. The three essential constituents of this algorithm are: (1) an appropriate tropical cyclone model, (2) a justified and ...
An empirical assessment of behavioral aspects and other determinants of rural landowners' hunter access policies
(1985)
Access to private lands for hunting is a growing national problem. The supply of rural land on which hunting and other outdoor recreational activities is dependent is decreasing annually through land conversions and closures. ...
A study of the proposed, actual, and probable future planning systems for selected public senior universities in Texas
(1976)
The importance of planning institutions of higher education has been elevated during the past several years. Increased pressures for accountability and limited resources have been cited as being major factors in motivating ...