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Ferguson, Sarah L.; Moore, E. Whitney G.; Hull, Darrell M. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2020
The present guide provides a practical guide to conducting latent profile analysis (LPA) in the Mplus software system. This guide is intended for researchers familiar with some latent variable modeling but not LPA specifically. A general procedure for conducting LPA is provided in six steps: (a) data inspection, (b) iterative evaluation of models,…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Computer Software, Data Analysis, Goodness of Fit
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O'Neil, Natalie J.; Scott, Star; Relph, Rachael; Ponnusamy, Ettigounder – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
A systems thinking approach to incorporating green chemistry and safety into laboratory culture is vital, as chemists will be at the molecular level of the innovative solutions to our global challenges. Training chemists to have the skills and culture to accomplish this feat in the safest way possible is pivotal to safe working conditions within…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Undergraduate Students, Laboratory Safety
Educational Testing Service, 2011
Choosing whether to test via computer is the most difficult and consequential decision the designers of a testing program can make. The decision is difficult because of the wide range of choices available. Designers can choose where and how often the test is made available, how the test items look and function, how those items are combined into…
Descriptors: Test Items, Testing Programs, Testing, Computer Assisted Testing
Bienkowski, Marie; Gerard, Sarah Nixon; Rubin, Shawn; Sanford, Cathy; Borrelli-Murray, Dana; Driscoll, Tom; Arora, Jessie; Hruska, Mike; Beck, Katie; Murray, Thomas; Hoekstra, Jason; Gannes, Stuart; Metz, Edward; Midgley, Steve; Castilla, Stephanie; Tomassini, Jason; Madda, Mary Jo; Chase, Zac; Martin, Erik; Noel, Marcus; Styles, Kathleen – Office of Educational Technology, US Department of Education, 2015
Opportunities abound for software designers and developers to create impactful tools for teachers, school leaders, students, and their families. This guide for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs addresses key questions about the education ecosystem and highlights critical needs and opportunities to develop digital tools and apps for learning.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Design, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Stigleman, Sue – Database, 1992
Discusses software that is used for preparing bibliographies according to particular styles. Other uses of citation databases originally created to produce bibliographies are described, guidelines to help choose a program are offered, and appendices list programs and producers as well as indicating features of the various programs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Citations (References), Computer Software, Computer Software Selection
Simmonds, Curtis – Online, 1993
Discusses extraction programs needed to postprocess software downloaded from the Internet that has been archived and compressed for the purposes of storage and file transfer. Archiving formats for DOS, Macintosh, and UNIX operating systems are described; and cross-platform compression utilities are explained. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Internet
Scott, Peter – Electronic Networking: Research, Applications and Policy, 1992
Describes HYTELNET, a hypertext utility which facilitates access to INTERNET resources for IBM-PC users. Software development and expansion of the utility from an electronic guide to online library catalogs to a complete directory of Internet sites are discussed. Instructions for retrieving HYTELNET are appended, and 14 references available…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Electronic Mail
Huber, Joe – Technology Connection, 1995
Provides guidelines for schools choosing a media retrieval system. Topics include broadband, baseband, coaxial cable, or fiber optic decisions; the control network; selecting scheduling software; presentation software; device control; control from the classroom; and a comparison of systems offered by five companies. (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Delfino, Erik – Online, 1993
Describes utility programs available for posttransfer processing files that have been downloaded from the Internet. Highlights include file compression; viewing graphics files; converting binary files to ASCII files; and how to find utility programs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Internet
Hyams, Peter, Ed. – Electronic Documents, 1992
This issue presents 11 articles that address issues relating to the production of CD-ROMs. Highlights include current uses of CD-ROM; standards; steps involved in producing CD-ROMs, including data capture, conversion, and tagging, product design, and indexing; authoring; selecting indexing and retrieval software; costs; multimedia CD-ROMs; and…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Costs
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Palmore, Teddy B. – TechTrends, 1989
Presents a history of computer viruses, explains various types of viruses and how they affect software or computer operating systems, and describes examples of specific viruses. Available vaccines are explained, and precautions for protecting programs and disks are given. (nine references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Floppy Disks, Microcomputers, Programing
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Paden, Judith C. – Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, 1986
Examines and explains Anglo American Cataloging Rules, 2d edition, chapter 9, and ALA Committee on Cataloging: Description and Access for catalogers not familiar with microcomputers. Seven full descriptive cataloging examples of microcomputer software using these guidelines are included. (Author/CDD)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Microcomputers
Koga, James S. – Online, 1989
Discussion of lack of room when downloading long searches onto a word processor focuses on three remedies: (1) choosing the right word processor; (2) using a utility program, such as CHOP2 or SPLIT.EXE; and (3) using the EDLIN program, which is part of a DOS disk. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Microcomputers, Online Searching, Word Processing
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Wolfe, Janet L. – CD-ROM Professional, 1994
Discusses issues to be considered when networking multimedia CD-ROMs. Topics addressed include CD-ROM networking software; license concerns; configurations for CD-ROM servers; data caching; SCSI devices; CD-ROM drives; workstation configurations, including minimum requirements for five popular CD-ROM titles; and system setup troubleshooting tips.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Optical Data Disks
Maxwell, John R.; Lamon, William E. – Computing Teacher, 1992
Explains how computer viruses were originally created, how a computer can become infected by a virus, how viruses operate, symptoms that indicate a computer is infected, how to detect and remove viruses, and how to prevent a reinfection. A sidebar lists eight antivirus resources. (four references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Microcomputers, Problems, Programing
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