There is considerable agreement, in this round table discussion, on the need for more precise raw material for research. Dr. Kubie comes to the conclusion that films with sound tracks must be employed for restudy by other observers. 'In fact', he says, 'it is my opinion that without such records we will make no considerable progress'. He further stresses a coördinated, protracted, multiple research project in adequate psychiatric research institutes staffed by full time personnel. Drs. Gill and Brenman discuss the present status of research in psychotherapy, the training prerequisites for investigators and some of the inherent methodological problems. They emphasize not only objective recording but the transcription of the theoretical hypotheses and assumptions of the therapist, and the 'emotional context' of the interview. Pertinent open floor discussion follows.