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Avner, Elaine – 1975
To help the PLATO computer-based instruction system user achieve the most efficient storage and manipulation of data, this manual begins with a review of the structure of decimal, binary, and octal number systems, and methods for converting from one system to another. The text describes the four basic operations that PLATO employs to manipulate…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices, Guides
Wirth, Niklaus – Scientific American, 1984
Built-in data structures are the registers and memory words where binary values are stored; hard-wired algorithms are the fixed rules, embodied in electronic logic circuits, by which stored data are interpreted as instructions to be executed. Various topics related to these two basic elements of every computer program are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Science, Computer Software, Data
Hsiao, Frank S. T. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1985
Discusses methods of calculating students' average grades and assigning letter grades by using dBASE II. Procedures are described for creating, recording, appending, editing, and sorting grade files; calculating total grades; using the fixed method to assign letter grades; and finding sample variances. The program for creating command files is…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Processing, Design, Grade Point Average
Tidball, Charles S.; Bon, Bruce B. – 1973
A multi-language, time-sharing system (MTS-12) has been developed for the PDP-12, a Digital Equipment Corporation laboratory computer. This low-cost, core-resident system features program storage on LINC tape (3/4" magnetic tape on a 4" reel), access to the high-level interpreted FOCAL language, and a special variable storage in the user…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices
Strenglein, Denise – Association for Institutional Research, 1980
It is suggested that much thought should be given to choosing an appropriate computer language for an institutional research office, considering the sophistication of the staff, types of planned application, size and type of computer, and availability of central programming support in the institution. For offices that prepare straight reports and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Hecquet, Ignace; And Others – 1974
Principles are outlined that are used as a basis for the system of pricing the services of the Computer Centre. The system illustrates the use of a management method to secure better utilization of university resources. Departments decide how to use the appropriations granted to them and establish a system of internal prices that reflect the cost…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Storage Devices, Conference Reports
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Chonacky, Norman; Ingoldsby, Tim C. – Physics Teacher, 1984
Presents response to a survey in the March and May 1982 issues of the American Association of Physics Teachers "Announcer" on microcomputer use by physics instructors. Provides background information on microcomputers useful in determining choice of system components, including applications development. Appendices give information on machine and…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Storage Devices