doi:10.7916/d8-vneh-rd03Oral history interview with Frederick Ellett 1983Ellett, Frederickoral historiessound recordingssound recording - nonmusicalEducatorsEducation--ResearchCausationEducation--PhilosophyEllett, FrederickEricson, DavidSpencer FoundationDetailed discussion of consecutive 1981-1982 Spencer Foundation grants, administered through the Graduate School of Education, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), awarded to himself and Dr. David Ericson for the study of causation and its implications for educational research and practice; mutual interest in interdisciplinary approach to problems in education; publications; discussion of Spencer Foundation selection process, potential improvements in administration of program; discussion of Ericson's 1983 grant for further related study.