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Humphreys, Patrick; Wisudha, Ayleen – 1981
As a demonstration of the application of heuristic devices to decision-theoretical techniques, an interactive computer program known as MAUD (Multiattribute Utility Decomposition) has been designed to support decision or choice problems that can be decomposed into component factors, or to act as a tool for investigating the microstructure of a…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Decision Making, Guidelines
Stemmer, Paul M.; Berger, Carl F. – 1985
This publication acquaints the user with microcomputer statistical packages and offers a method for evaluation based on a set of criteria that can be adapted to the needs of the user. Several popular packages, typical of those available, are reviewed in detail: (1) Abstat, an easy to use command driven package compatible with the IBM PC or the…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Content Analysis, Educational Research
Samai, Parvine Ghaffari – 1985
This paper reviews the process of selection of a computerized guidance system for a multicampus, heterogeneous college. The paper first describes the criteria for selecting a career guidance program appropriate for a particular student population. These selection criteria included content of the program, internal structure, hardware and cost, and…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Guidance, College Programs, Computer Oriented Programs
Bolin, Robert L. – 1984
This manual explains how to use the FAMULUS program package in a computing environment where most text is input through terminals and most files are stored on disks. Developed in the late 1960s by the Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station of the United States Forest Service, FAMULUS was conceived as a personal documentation system…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Guidelines, Information Retrieval
Harris, Richard; Obert, Deborah – 1984
In summer 1984, a study was conducted to assess the status of microcomputer applications in the public vocational-technical facilities of Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Mailing lists provided by the vocational education divisions of each state department of education were used to survey 705 individuals regarding…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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Priest, Simon – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1987
The Department of Physical Education and Human Movement Studies uses a course specifically aimed at applying software to the study of physical education. Students can learn how different software may assist in completing tasks related to their research, teaching, and writing. The course is described. (MT)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Bishop, Charles W. – Physiologist, 1985
Discusses how clinical diagnosis is taught to third year medical students, focusing on the software developed and used. At present, the system utilizes menu presentation on an IBM PC, with keyboard responses. (JN)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Sullivan, Jeanette – Online, 1985
Describes use of a database management system (dBASE II, produced by Ashton-Tate), noting best features and disadvantages. Highlights include data entry, multiple access points available, training requirements, use of dBASE for a bibliographic application, auxiliary software, and dBASE updates. Sample searches, auxiliary programs, and requirements…
Descriptors: Citations (References), Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
Fellmy, William R. – School Business Affairs, 1986
The LOTUS 1-2-3's special database management operations are used by school budget officials to display data in a variety of ways to assist their decision making. (MLF)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Data Processing
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Kracjik, Joseph S.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Offers a critique on some of the papers on computers in science teaching that were presented at the 1985 National Association for Research in Science Teaching meeting. Implications for the conduct of research on computers in science learning are also suggested. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Learning
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Hale, Michael E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
The substance of a commentary (SE 539 500) is a criticism of the over-generalizations by authors of computer-assisted instruction papers at the 1985 annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. This reaction attempts to examine the validity of the criticisms made in the commentary. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Learning
Boone, William R. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Explains how computers were implemented to supplement vocational training at a leading chiropractic school. Extrapolates how these experiences might be applied to any discipline. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Higher Education
Becker, Henry Jay – Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Presents preliminary findings from the "Second National Survey of Instructional Uses of School Computers." Areas explored include how many teachers regularly use computers with students, what subjects computer-using teachers teach, who gets to use school computers (boys or girls), and other areas. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
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Garten, Edward D. – Library Software Review, 1985
Lists computer programs selected on basis of following criteria: (1) applicability or easy adaptability to academic or research library environment; (2) operative on three microcomputer brands found in academic and research libraries; (3) good or excellent reviews appearing in software magazines; (4) price ranging from $50-$350. Vendor addresses…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
Wismer, Donald – Online, 1984
Describes method of generating Electronic Yellow Pages mailing labels using DIALOG commands which involve downloading to disk and interposing a BASIC language program between disk and printer. Downloading problems (accession numbers, "tic" which DIALOG provides, line noise), two versions of program (full, compressed), and output examples…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Data Processing, Databases
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