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Ohkawa, Chizuru – American Biology Teacher, 2000
Introduces teaching materials developed for field identification of plants with synoptical keys, identification tables, cards, and programs. Selects approximately 2000 seed plants and uses visibly identifiable characteristics for classification. Recommends using the methodology of identification in other areas for biological identification. (YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, Computer Software, Computers
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Kotz, John C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Described is an interactive database of chemical information called "KC? Discoverer: Exploring the Periodic Table." An overview of the program and details of specific functions are given. The uses of this program in teaching undergraduate inorganic chemistry are stressed. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Classification, College Science, Computer Software Reviews
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Hammonds, S. J. – Journal of Biological Education, 1990
A technique for the numerical identification of bacteria using normalized likelihoods calculated from a probabilistic database is described, and the principles of the technique are explained. The listing of the computer program is included. Specimen results from the program, and examples of how they should be interpreted, are given. (KR)
Descriptors: Bacteria, Biology, Classification, College Science
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Davis, Shelly J., Ed.; Knaupp, Jon, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1984
Reviewed is computer software on: (1) classification of living things, a tutorial program for grades 5-10; and (2) polynomial practice using tiles, a drill-and-practice program for algebra students. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Biology, Classification, Computer Oriented Programs