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Peer reviewedMarion, Russ – Journal of School Leadership, 1992
Applies chaos theory to complex social organization, beginning with a mathematical definition of chaos. Shows how a nonlinear equation might be used to describe organization. The conclusion section identifies three approaches to analyzing chaos in social organization: metaphorical analysis, mathematical modeling, and data collection. (36…
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Data Collection, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textHarris, Yeuell Y. – 1980
As an aid for administrators in state and local education agencies, community colleges, and noneducational service agencies, this handbook tells how to gather community information needed for educational planning and decision-making. Information sources, terminology, and definitions are included, as well as guidelines for the use of such data. The…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Surveys, Data Analysis, Data Collection
