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Zarour, Ahmed; Zein, Samer – International Journal of Technology in Education and Science, 2019
Software Effort Estimation is one of the most challenging aspects in the software development life cycle. Recent empirical studies in the area of software development estimation indicate the presence of two models for effort estimation: (i) Formal, and (ii) Expert Based (Informal). The IT sector in Palestine is one of the most promising and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Case Studies, Information Technology, Teamwork
Walton, Bob – 1984
Designed to provide managers with a basic introduction to the planning components and procedures involved in planning for library automation, the overview provided here offers guidelines for eight documents that may be produced as part of such a study: (1) Automation Project Long Range Plan (60 Month Plan), an executive summary document providing…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Check Lists, Costs, Guidelines
Fiene, Richard – 1986
The development of a checklist for use in monitoring and evaluating the quality of child care services, and the implications of use of the checklist by day care providers, are discussed. Several research studies that used the indicator checklist model have attempted to determine whether compliance with state child care regulations has a positive…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Compliance (Legal), Costs, Day Care
Hiscox, Michael D.; And Others – 1981
This synopsis of educational technology concepts and opinions was written as part of a project to investigate how, if, and when innovative technology, particularly videodiscs, should be incorporated into Alaska's educational system. After reviewing the status and methods of educational technology, it is concluded that: (1) educational…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Costs, Decision Making, Diffusion
Grabinger, R. Scott – Performance and Instruction, 1985
Discusses evaluation criteria for selecting authoring tools, including system complexity and language, cost, copy protection, ease of learning and use, graphics, sound, and peripheral interfacing capabilities, support documentation, overall performance, tutorials, instructional design and management features, and product support. A…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Locatis, Craig; Carr, Victor – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1985
Presents suggestions for selecting authoring systems based on reviews of over one dozen systems; defines authoring systems; discusses their potential benefits; introduces background evaluation concepts; describes procedures for collecting information about system attributes; and presents a system selection checklist and an authoring system…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Costs
Coombs, Robert W.; And Others – 1983
Designed to assist administrators in making intelligent decisions about microcomputer selection, this nontechnical guide provides information in three areas: how, where, when, and why to use a microcomputer; what questions to ask about software and hardware; and what terminology to use. It provides a framework for answering six questions the…
Descriptors: Administrators, Check Lists, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1991
Highlighting the issues that confront small libraries who are exploring automation options, this report focuses on microcomputer-based automation systems for circulation and an online patron access catalog (OPAC). The information provided outlines some of the questions that librarians must ask themselves or vendors before they select a specific…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Software Evaluation, Costs, Database Management Systems
Kascus, Marie A., Ed.; Hale, Dawn, Ed. – 1995
Due to automation technology, financial restrictions, and resultant downsizing, library managers have increasingly relied on the services of contractors, rather than in-house staff, to accomplish different technical services operations. Contracted services may range from a small project for a selected group of materials to a large project for…
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Cataloging, Check Lists, Classification