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A Generalized Table-Driven Degree Audit Algorithm.
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Darling, Alexander L. – College and University, 1987
A method for checking college students' completion of program and graduation requirements by computer is outlined. The procedure operates by having degree programs defined in tables and is simple enough to be achieved by junior program staff without the need for programmers and analysts. (MSE)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Administration, Computer Software, Degree Requirements
Utility of Structured Care Approaches in Education and Clinical Practice.
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O'Neill, Eileen S.; Dluhy, Nancy M. – Nursing Outlook, 2000
Describes structured care approaches, such as protocols, clinical pathways, and algorithms, which are being used increasingly to organize clinical knowledge and guide patient care. Reviews the types of structured care approaches available to the clinician and explores the value of structured care approaches in practice and education. (Contains 32…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Clinical Experience, Critical Path Method, Decision Making
A Spreadsheet in the Mathematics Classroom.
Watkins, Will; Taylor, Monty – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1989
Demonstrates how spreadsheets can be used to implement linear system solving algorithms in college mathematics classes. Lotus 1-2-3 is described, a linear system of equations is illustrated using spreadsheets, and the interplay between applications, computations, and theory is discussed. (four references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction
Automatic Classification of Book Material Represented by Back-of-the-Book Index.
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Enser, P. G. B. – Journal of Documentation, 1985
Investigates techniques for automatic classification of book material focusing on: computer-based surrogation of monographic material, book surrogate clustering on basis of content association, evaluation of resultant classifications. Test collection (250 books) is described with surrogation by means of back-of-the-book index, table of contents,…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Automatic Indexing, Books, Classification
Learner and Gender Preferences for Structured Flowcharts: Two Studies.
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Scanlan, David A. – Computers in the Schools, 1989
Describes two studies of undergraduates that examined learner and gender preferences for structured flowcharts versus pseudocode in the comprehension of short, complex algorithms. Research dealing with algorithm comprehension and flowcharts is reviewed, hypotheses tested are explained, implications for instructors and instructional materials are…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Comprehension, Computer Science Education, Flow Charts
The Distribution of Use of Library Materials: Analysis of Data from the University of Pittsburgh.
Hayes, Robert M. – Library Research, 1981
Evaluates the validity of using circulation data as the index to the total utilization of a library collection and tests the hypothesis that the proposed mixture of Poisson distributions can describe and predict various use distribution. Seven statistical analysis listings, six algorithms, 20 tables, and 43 references are provided. (Author/RBF)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Libraries, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
Instructional Design for Heuristic-Based Problem Solving.
Ingram, Albert L. – Educational Communication and Technology Journal, 1988
Discussion of instructional design models focuses on a study concerned with developing effective instruction in heuristic-based problem solving for computer programing. Highlights include distinctions between algorithms and heuristics; pretests and posttests; revised instructional design procedures; student attitudes; task analysis; and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algorithms, Guidelines, Heuristics