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Google Scholar Search Performance: Comparative Recall and Precision
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Walters, William H. – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2009
This paper presents a comparative evaluation of Google Scholar and 11 other bibliographic databases (Academic Search Elite, AgeLine, ArticleFirst, EconLit, GEOBASE, MEDLINE, PAIS International, POPLINE, Social Sciences Abstracts, Social Sciences Citation Index, and SocINDEX), focusing on search performance within the multidisciplinary field of…
Descriptors: Search Strategies, Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis, Online Searching
Using NCES National Datasets for Evaluation of Postsecondary Issues
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Hahs-Vaughn, Debbie L. – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2007
The purpose of this study is to review 10 NCES databases that can be used for researching postsecondary issues and provide lesser-known facts to using the datasets that are important but may not be widely understood. Issues addressed include: (1) access; (2) statistical issues; (3) database nuances; and (4) database training opportunities. A…
Descriptors: Databases, Comparative Analysis, Information Sources, Resource Materials
Missing Text and Multimedia: A Look at High-End, Tagged-Text, Industrial-Strength, Text-Capable Windows CD-ROM and Multimedia Authoring Tools.
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Joss, Molly W. – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Evaluates and compares three text-capable Windows-based multimedia CD-ROM authoring tools used by the publishing industry. Reviews product lines, hardware requirements, customer costs, screen designs, product uses, and product advantages and disadvantages. Examples of computer screen designs are displayed throughout the article, and a sidebar…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Reviews, Costs
An Evaluation of Computer Based Activities in an Early Intervention Program. A Report to the Early Special Education Program.
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Elliott, Alison; Hall, Neil – 1990
This study investigated ways of using computer-based learning activities to complement curriculum practices in preschool programs with an early intervention component through the use of computer-based learning activities. Particular attention was given to supporting the development of young children's early mathematical skills. The study took…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews