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Groner, Leo H.; Goel, Amrit L. – 1974
In this study the advantages and problems involved in using Generalized Data Management Systems (GDMS) to expand the capabilities of information retrieval (IR) systems are investigated. In particular, the design of a Data Manager-1 (DM-1) based system for the Reliability Analysis Center (RAC) at Griffiss AFB, Rome, New York is studied. A design…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing, Databases
Palola, Ernest G., And Others – 1975
A major challenge in higher education is to build evaluation models that first of all spell out various effectiveness measures and then related cost data. The Program Effectiveness and Related Costs (PERC) framework addresses this problem. The five components of PERC are outcomes, costs, students, learning programs, and faculty. An overview and…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing
Eugene School District 4J, OR. Div. of Research, Development, and Evaluation. – 1975
This report examines the data processing services provided to Eugene (Oregon) School District 4J by the Oregon Total Information System (OTIS) and provides recommendations to the district administration to aid policy-making and planning in the area of computer services. The report focuses primarily on the use of the computer for management…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Needs
Katz, Martin R.; Shatkin, Laurence – 1980
This report reviews and analyzes the development and status of computer-assisted-guidance (CAG) systems. In terms of eight major topics which are introduced in a discussion of guidance and the computer, the report discusses the capabilities of computers in reference to other resources for guidance and describes and differentiates various CAG…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Guidance, Career Planning, Computer Oriented Programs
Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1978
The history of international exchange and training programs conducted by a score of federal agencies over the past thirty years compels the conclusion that, while there remain meaningful opportunities to develop closer coordination, there are also important inherent limitations. This report seeks to clarify both. What is needed to perfect…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Coordination, Data Processing, Educational Cooperation
Hunter, Beverly; Kearsley, Greg – 1982
This case study is one of a series on academic computing at minority institutions which is designed to assist educators at other such institutions in identifying academic computing needs, establishing realistic goals, organizing a staff, and selecting materials. Following a brief description of the purpose and background of the overall study, the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
Management and Information System for Occupational Education, Winchester, MA. – 1975
The MISOE Census Data System (CDS) is one of two major subsystems of an integrated management information system (MISOE), which was developed to provide occupational education managers with comprehensive data on which to base rational management decisions. Essentially, CDS contains descriptive information systematically structured in a manner…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates, Data Collection