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Statistical Tests of the Apple IIe Random Number Generator Yield Suggestions from Generator Seeding.
Gleason, John M. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1988
Discusses flaws in the Apple IIe Applesoft random number generator, RND, and reports results of frequency and serial correlation tests of the generator. Suggestions of seeds that yield sequences of numbers which pass fundamental screening tests for randomness are presented. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Microcomputers, Number Concepts, Statistical Distributions
Nonfinancial Modeling Techniques on Electronic Spreadsheets.
Simkin, Mark G. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
Uses a prototype decision problem to demonstrate usefulness of an electronic spreadsheet in analyzing decision trees and performing other types of decision analysis. Advantages and disadvantages of implementing operations research/management science models on electronic spreadsheets are discussed and some do's and don't's are suggested. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decision Making, Models, Operations Research
A General Purpose Algorithm for Developing Problem Solving Simulations.
Marion, Rodger; Niebuhr, Bruce R. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
Discusses an algorithm for developing problem solving simulations using microcomputers, and describes both the components of the simulation algorithm and the user interface. Examples of simulation and programming methods are presented. (MBR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Design
A Comparison of SPSS PC+, SAS PC, and BMDP PC.
Evans, Gerald E.; Newman, William A. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1988
Comparison of three microcomputer statistical packages, SPSS, SAS, and BMDP, focuses on ease of use, ease of learning, documentation, accuracy, similarity to the mainframe version, and speed. The results of eight statistical multivariate analyses used to evaluate their performance are given. (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Microcomputers
Guidelines for Opening a Multipurpose Microlab in an English Department.
Barker, Thomas T. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
These guidelines for designing and operating a computer assistance facility (microlab) to teach college level composition cover the following areas: resource materials on computers for teaching English; flexibility of microlab design; microlab software and hardware (microcomputers and printers); writing microlab manuals; research potential of the…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Software, Educational Facilities Design, Guidelines
Issues and Problems with Research Involving Word Processing: A Teacher's Experience.
Rosenbaum, Nina J. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1985
This review of the educational research literature considers issues and problems relating to use of microcomputers with word processing software to help reluctant basic writers revise and edit their writing. Studies cited expound the advantages and disadvantages of using microcomputers and word processing at all educational levels. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Literature Reviews
Database and Filing Software for Scholars.
Slatta, Richard W. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
Reviews database management software options for academic applications of pedagogy and research offering practical suggestions on choosing software. Software reviewed includes dBase III, Reflex, FYI 3000, Notebook II, AskSAM, Electra-Find, and Practicase. Program advantages, disadvantages, features, flexibility, and costs are discussed. A…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Costs, Database Management Systems