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Litaker, R. Gregory – 1981
The applications of a recently developed computer program for microcomputers in developing models in an institutional research environment are considered. The VISICALC program requires no user programming skills, is available for all major brands of microcomputers, and provides for easy exchange of information between users of different computing…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Higher Education, Institutional Research
Dembowski, Frederick L. – School Business Affairs, 1988
There are two basic approaches offered in current computerized transportation routing and scheduling programs: the mathematical programming approach and the intuitive optimization approach. Lists questions that an informed buyer should ask of the routing and scheduling company. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Management Information Systems
Peer reviewedHiggins, J. C. – Long Range Planning, 1974
The author discusses some approaches to assessing the impact of inaccurate information when the planning system involves formulae of the management accounting type or models of the operational research variety. The most appropriate method for quantifying information value in management information systems is through Bayesian analysis and decision…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills
Download full textWatson, Cicely – 1973
The survey reported on in this document addressed itself to discovering what kinds of quantitative models have been developed and implemented for educational decisionmaking during 1965-72, and what planning questions they are intended to answer; where these models have been implemented and to what extent they are being used; and the cost of such…
Descriptors: Administrators, Boards of Education, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Naval Training Equipment Center, Orlando, FL. Training Analysis and Evaluation Group. – 1974
The Design of Training Systems (DOTS) project was initiated by the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop tools for the effective management of military training organizations. Phase 2 involved the design and development of three computer-based mathematical models, described in detail in this report. The models described are the System…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Naval Training Equipment Center, Orlando, FL. Training Analysis and Evaluation Group. – 1974
The Design of Training Systems (DOTS) project was initiated by the Department of Defense to develop tools for the effective management of military training organizations. Phase 2 of the project, from which this report emanates, involved the design and development of three computer-based mathematical models and their validation. Volume 1 presents…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing
