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Wisler, Carl E. – 1967
Two factor analysis algorithms, previously described by P. Horst, have been programed for use on the General Electric Time-Sharing Computer System. The first of these, Principal Components Analysis (PCA), uses the Basic Structure Successive Factor Method With Residual Matrices algorithm to obtain the principal component vectors of a correlation…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Correlation, Data Analysis
Hunter, Beverly – Classroom Computer Learning, 1983
Describes and lists currently available software useful in social studies classes. Such software (including spreadsheets, databases, survey questionnaires) helps students apply quantitative methods and information-handling skills that are currently used in solving complex real-world problems. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Phalen, William J. – 1975
The Comprehensive Occupational Data Analysis Programs (CODAP) are designed for analyzing and retrieving occupational survey information collected by means of job inventories. Two programs that are parts of the CODAP system are described: the Ordering of Hierarchically Grouped Case Data (KPATH) program which reorders case data permitting…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Association for Educational Data Systems, Washington, DC. – 1970
This document reports the results of a study that surveyed and analyzed educational information at certain educational agencies to determine whether or not certain information items are presently maintained at various State departments of education and at certain large school districts. A summary of information maintained by each State department…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Information Processing
Breslow, Martin P. – 1972
The developmental paper, one of a series written as the Management Information System for Occupational Education (MISOE) was conceptualized, is a first attempt to picture the computer system necessary to carry out the project's goals. It describes the basic structure and the anticipated strategies of development of the computer system to be used.…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing
Bierschenk, Bernhard – 1974
The development of a technique for a computer-based content analysis of interview data is described. A preliminary version of ANACONDA (ANAlysis of CONcepts by DAta-processing) is presented, and empirical results are shown from the application of the technique by independent coders to test material. Proposed modifications and extensions of the…
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Content Analysis
Avram, Henriette D. – 1968
The MARC Pilot Project was an experiment conducted by the Library of Congress, in cooperation with 16 participating libraries, to determine the feasibility of putting cataloging data into machine-readable from for distribution of magnetic tapes. MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) records were distributed for some 16,000 titles in the pilot phase…
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Computer Programs, Cost Effectiveness
Hansen, Duncan N.; Dick, Walter – 1969
Misunderstandings on the part of the researcher as to the computer's capability, coupled with the inability of the computer system to function efficiently, has often handicapped the research activities in computer assisted instruction (CAI). A new data system is being developed to resolve these problems. A Delete/Sort program has been designed to…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Cybernetics
Naginey, Charles H., Ed.; Thomas, Charles R., Ed. – 1979
The development, use, and management of information systems in higher education are examined in these proceedings of the 1979 College and University Systems Exchange (CAUSE) National Conference. General sessions deal with computer management to data resource management and institutional perspective for the 1980's. The remaining sessions are…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Programs, Computers, Data Analysis
Prediger, Dale J. – 1971
General objectives were to develop and implement computer-based procedures for obtaining validated data on the characteristics of vocational school students and to convert this data into counseling information. Two types of data-information conversion procedures were field-tested: similarity scores based on discriminant analysis, and success…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Counseling, Cluster Grouping, Computer Programs
Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY. – 1975
The papers and discussions of the 1975 Pacific Region meeting of the Association for Computing Machinery are presented. Topics included (1) the current and emerging state of the art in data management software and hardware, (2) relational systems with particular attention to new developments in systems for relational data bases, (3) advances in…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
ROBERTS, ELLIS W.; AND OTHERS – 1968
THIS CURRICULUM DESIGN COULD BE USED (QUITE POSSIBLY WITH INSERVICE TRAINING SESSIONS) BY AN INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCED IN DATA PROCESSING TO FAMILIARIZE EDUCATORS WITH THE COMPUTER AND TO TEACH THEM A SYSTEMS APPROACH TO ITS USE IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION. THE CURRICULUM CONSISTS OF AN OUTLINE OF THE POINTS TO BE COVERED IN EACH LESSON, SUPPLEMENTED…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers