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Handler, Marianne G.; Turner, Sandra V. – 1992
Computer software that is intended to assist the qualitative researcher in the analysis of textual data is relatively new. One such program, the Data Collector, is a HyperCard computer program designed for use on the Macintosh computer. A tool for organizing and analyzing textual data obtained from observations, interviews, surveys, and other…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing
Peer reviewedNolley, David; Nolley, Barbara – Mental Retardation, 1984
A microcomputer was installed in a large state mental retardation facility's Behavior Treatment Program to aid in data storage and analysis. Subjective estimates suggested that habilitative program analysis, review, and change were facilitated by the system. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Collection, Management Information Systems
Petranek, Jan G. – Currents, 1984
Recent technological advances have put alumni-development computer systems within reach of most colleges and universities. Options, including the types of hardware available, the many ways to match an office's needs to your hardware, and the types of software available are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Alumni, Computer Programs, Computers, Data Collection
Smith, Dana E.; Hutton, Steve M. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1984
Explores use of uniquely developed microcomputer programs at Purdue University Undergraduate Library which provide reference service when reference personnel are unavailable. These programs, which allow patrons to query specific subjects of interest, also generate statistical summaries used for development of library instruction programs,…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Data Collection, Design
Hella, Karl N.; Lygre, John – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1983
The development of a faculty information system from the perspectives of need, objectives, file structures, and the interaction between the faculty and administration during data collection is discussed. The file includes biographical data of the faculty, staffing assignments, and projections for tenure, promotion, and retirement. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Biographies, College Faculty, Data Collection, Data Processing
Hella, Karl N.; Lygre, John – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1983
The development of a faculty information system from the perspectives of need, objectives, file structures, and the interaction between the faculty and administration during data collection is discussed. The file includes biographical data of the faculty, staffing assignments, and projections for tenure, promotion, and retirement. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Biographies, College Faculty, Data Collection, Data Processing
Varty, James W. – 1983
Prepared for cooperative education placement and career service professionals, this paper considers the applications of microcomputers in the development of a comprehensive management information system (MIS) for cooperative education programs. After noting the complicated information needs of cooperative education and common weaknesses of current…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Cooperative Education, Data Analysis, Data Collection
White, George T., Jr. – 1985
The paper examines factors involved in applying microcomputer technologies to special education administration. The emergence of the "integrated electronic office" in which student records are stored so as to be available for immediate access is described, as is the complete electronic student record containing all programmatic information on each…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Data Collection, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Tetlow, William; And Others – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
A project to improve the "request budget" procedure at each of the campuses of the University of Colorado is described. The project extracted data maintained in central mainframe computers and downloaded it to floppy magnetic diskettes. The amount of manual data entry, calculation, and preparation time was reduced significantly.…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Jones, Larry G., Ed. – 1981
Proceedings of the 1980 conference of the Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR) are presented. The conference focused on problems and perspectives for institutional research in the 1980s. Contents include: reports of preconference workshops and sessions, reports of conference sessions, abstracts of contributed papers, and…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Faculty, College Planning, College Students
Micro-Ideas, Glenview, IL. – 1987
The 47 papers in these proceedings describe computer technology and its many applications to the educational process. Topics discussed include computer literacy, networking, word processing, automated instructional management, computer conferencing, career information services, computer-aided drawing/design, and robotics. Programming languages…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Curriculum Enrichment
