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Chen, Chen-Su; Sable, Jennifer; Mitchell, Lindsey; Liu, Fei – National Center for Education Statistics, 2012
The Common Core of Data (CCD) nonfiscal surveys consist of data submitted annually to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) by state education agencies (SEAs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the four U.S. Island Areas (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin…
Descriptors: School Surveys, Documentation, State Surveys, Annual Reports
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Ephraim, Philip E. – Electronic Library, 1994
Argues that a mix of quantitative and qualitative measures is most efficacious in library collection analysis. Cases drawn from the literature in which a combination of these measures was profitably applied are considered, and the types of software packages for purposes of data manipulation are discussed. (Contains 15 references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Data Processing, Evaluation Methods
Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1978
The history of international exchange and training programs conducted by a score of federal agencies over the past thirty years compels the conclusion that, while there remain meaningful opportunities to develop closer coordination, there are also important inherent limitations. This report seeks to clarify both. What is needed to perfect…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Coordination, Data Processing, Educational Cooperation
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Garcia, Robert; And Others – Government Information Quarterly, 1985
Seven articles by members of the Bureau of the Census discuss various aspects of the census process and uses of census figures. Areas which are discussed include the historical basis of the census; automation of the census process; access to census information and confidentiality; and census taking in developing nations. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Automation, Census Figures, Confidentiality
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Donham, Brent – Community College Journal, 2003
Technology is and will continue to be a driving force in the United States economy. The U.S. Department of Labor (2003) projects computer and data processing services to be the fastest growing segment of the economy between the years 2000-2010. A study by the National Association of Manufacturers (2001) indicates that more than 80 percent of…
Descriptors: Manufacturing Industry, Skilled Workers, Job Layoff, Vocational Education