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Levine, Louis; And Others – 1969
This second volume of a research report on manpower information availability compares alternative sources of manpower data in a poverty area of Philadelphia. The first volume recognizes the need for data, yet it ignores the statistical problems of comparability, comprehensiveness, and accessibility inherent in the agency records which were…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Data Collection, Data Processing, Information Needs
Science Council of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1969
A number of large information systems operating in countries other than Canada were investigated. Some of these systems or combinations of them can be used as models for pilot applications in Canada. Some research and considerable development are required, however, to enable them to meet specific Canadian requirements. To create regional and…
Descriptors: Data Processing, Foreign Countries, Information Networks, Information Processing
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Ely, Donald P. – Educational Researcher, 1973
Needs analysis is often ambiguous, leading to five types of misconceptions: (1) information needs can be easily identified; (2) information is best handled in institutional settings; (3) all information is of potentially equal value; (4) given sufficient information, decisions can be made; (5) information and education are unrelated. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Problems, Data Processing, Decision Making
Thomas, C. R. – 1977
Negotiating cues--sometimes referred to as tips, clues, or signals--are elements of the collective bargaining process that are important to look for, recognize, and use to advantage. They may appear as : (1) a word or other signal hinting the beginning of an action; (2) an action distinguishable from the ordinary; (3) a foreshadowing or sign of…
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, College Faculty, Communication Skills, Data Processing
McCleary, William H. – 1972
The Northern Colorado Educational Board of Cooperative Services (NCEBOCS) Information Retrieval Center is designed to provide a communications link for teachers, librarians, and administrators with the latest research, resources and materials in the field of education. The Information Retrieval Center also provides school personnel who contact the…
Descriptors: Administrators, Automation, Data Processing, Information Centers
Rardin, Kevin – 1978
A descriptive model of the Fire Education Resources Information System (FERIS) is examined in this document. Information regarding educational materials relating to fire prevention, protection, and suppression is discussed. A description of the model is presented in two sections. Section 1, Problem Definition, surveys the background and needs for…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Comparative Analysis, Data Processing, Fire Protection
Association for Educational Data Systems, Washington, DC. – 1976
The theme of the 1976 convention of the Association for Educational Data Systems (AEDS) was educational data processing and information systems. Special attention was focused on educational management information systems, computer centers and networks, computer assisted instruction, computerized testing, guidance, and higher education. This…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers