A survey of four selected reference groups was conducted to determine significant differences in perceived role expectations for Full-Time Work-Study Program Coordinators of educable mentally retarded youth, in Ohio secondary schools. A 63 item instrument was developed for the survey. Data were analyzed in two ways (a) ranking of items by per cent of agree responses, and (b) a chi-square statistical technique to determine significant differences at the .05 level. Data analyses revealed the respondent groups differed regarding four of the items within the instrument.
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