Descriptor
| Computer Software | 2 |
| Data Collection | 2 |
| Database Design | 2 |
| Databases | 2 |
| Computer System Design | 1 |
| Data Analysis | 1 |
| Data Processing | 1 |
| Educational Research | 1 |
| Ethics | 1 |
| Higher Education | 1 |
| Qualitative Research | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Direct linkGerber, D. Timothy; Reineke, David M. – American Biology Teacher, 2005
Different simple and inexpensive ways of building a database using common computer software and data from local newspaper are presented. Creating one's own database provides an opportunity to discuss ethical issues in data collection as well as data integrity.
Descriptors: Databases, Computer Software, Data Collection, Database Design
Peer reviewedMead, James V. – Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 1994
Discusses important factors to consider before deciding on hardware or software to use in building qualitative databases. Examines using the computer to store and retrieve text, store and retrieve graphics, analyze text, analyze graphic materials, distribute data stored on one machine to others, allow researchers access to data from remote sites,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Data Analysis, Data Collection
