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Berghel, H. L. – Information Processing and Management, 1987
Proposes a method for correcting spelling errors found in electronic documents which is derived from a logical analysis of the problem. Similarity relations and character string matching are discussed, the use of PROLOG is described, suggestions for further research are made, and a literature review is included. (47 references) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Literature Reviews, Logic, Research Needs
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Nageswara Rao, S. V.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1985
Discusses properties of multiple attribute tree (MAT) and inverted file structures; establishes suitability of MAT data structure for bibliographic files using worst-case performance measures; provides arguments to establish MAT average case superiority; and proposes an efficient adaptation of MAT data structure to exploit special features of MAT…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Comparative Analysis, Data Processing, Databases
Handler, Marianne G.; Turner, Sandra V. – 1992
Computer software that is intended to assist the qualitative researcher in the analysis of textual data is relatively new. One such program, the Data Collector, is a HyperCard computer program designed for use on the Macintosh computer. A tool for organizing and analyzing textual data obtained from observations, interviews, surveys, and other…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing
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Shaffer, Clifford A. – Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST), 1992
Surveys the field and literature of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial data representation as it relates to GIS. Highlights include GIS terms, data types, and operations; vector representations and raster, or grid, representations; spatial indexing; elevation data representations; large spatial databases; and problem areas and future…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Processing, Databases, Futures (of Society)