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McConnell, Barry A.; McConnell, Nancy J. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1988
Discussion of the history and development of artificial intelligence (AI) highlights a bibliography of introductory books on various aspects of AI, including AI programing; problem solving; automated reasoning; game playing; natural language; expert systems; machine learning; robotics and vision; critics of AI; and representative software. (LRW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Games, Computer Science, Computer Software

Spies, Phyllis Bova – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Reports on major change in computer software development process--the prototype model, i.e., implementation of skeletal system that is enhanced during interaction with users. Expensive and unreliable software, software design errors, traditional development approach, resources required for prototyping, success stories, and systems designer's role…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Models, Programing
Chaffin, Ellen – Electronic Learning, 1989
Discusses the current problems associated with computer viruses that affect system and software users and the frequency with which they occur. System security is discussed, steps to take to safeguard against damage by computer viruses are suggested, and anti-viral programs, or vaccines, are described. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Problems, Programing

Pomberger, Gustav – Education and Computing, 1993
Discusses software engineering and suggests necessary elements in a software engineering curriculum. Topics addressed include the importance of theory, project-oriented education, prototyping, exploratory programing, human-computer communication, thought models, distributed systems, parallel processing, documentation, testing and quality…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Computer Software Development

Piddock, Peter – Educational Review, 1987
Discussess the state of the art in computer science education for elementary and secondary students. Includes (1) teacher preparation, (2) hardware, and (3) software. (CH)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Mattas, Linda L. – 1985
This report provides 1-page reviews of 113 highly-rated computer software programs, identified from the evaluation reports of the following 16 evaluation services and educational technology magazines: Province of Alberta (Alberta Education), Baltimore County (Maryland) Public Schools, Province of British Columbia Ministry of Education, California…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria

Cercone, Nick; McCalla, Gordon – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1984
Presents perspectives on methodological assumptions underlying research efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) and charts activities, motivations, methods, and current status of research in each of the major AI subareas: natural language understanding; computer vision; expert systems; search, problem solving, planning; theorem proving and logic…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Learning

Newman, Judith M. – Language Arts, 1988
Discusses the rich potential of Logo (a computer programing system for children) and particularly LogoWriter (its word processor) as learning tools in the language arts. Cautions against their use as rote exercises. (SR)
Descriptors: Children, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews
Slatta, Richard W. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
Critically reviews more than 20 of the best books for scholars on Ashton-Tate's dBase II and dBase III relational database management programs for microcomputers. Books are arranged by category: beginning and advanced programming guidance, program listings, and reference. A comprehensive bibliography of dBase books in print is also included. (56…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Books, Computer Software, Content Analysis

Woodrow, Janice E. J. – Computers and Education, 1988
Describes the design and operation of two macros written in the programming language of Microsoft's EXCEL for educational research applications. The first macro determines the frequency of responses to a Likert-type questionnaire or multiple-choice test; the second performs a one-way analysis of variance test. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Software, Educational Research, Microcomputers

Curtis, B.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1984
Discusses current use of psychological theory in software science and reviews recent developments in cognitive psychology relevant to programing (human information processing, expert-novice differences). Critique of Maurice Halstead's model of cognitive aspects of programing and a structured data flow perspective (control flow and data flow…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Software, Graphs, Models

Goldman, Patti A. – Government Information Quarterly, 1990
Discussion of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) focuses on its applicability to computer records. Agency practices to ensure access to information are considered; requests, litigation, and administrative appeals that have helped clarify the FOIA are described; and computer software, electronic mail, computer programing, and requested formats…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software, Court Litigation, Databases

Cornick, Donna; Owen, Willy – RQ, 1988
Presents a model that can accommodate staff preferences when determining a reference desk schedule using a microcomputer, the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software, and the linear programing software LP83. (eight references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Library Administration

Hung, Sheung-Lun; And Others – Computers and Education, 1993
Discusses software metrics and describes a study of graduate students in Hong Kong that evaluated the relevance of using software metrics as a means of assessing students' performance in programing. The use of four basic metrics to measure programing skill, complexity, programing style, and programing efficiency using Pascal is examined. (13…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Evaluation Methods

Smith, Dana E. – Library Software Review, 1986
Discusses the application and use of a microcomputer-assisted reference statistics procedure which allows for customized programs to be designed and determined by local, unique research objectives, service demands, and the ultimate use of the recorded data. A literature review of the development and use of reference statistics is included. (EM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software