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Cress, U.; Barquero, B.; Schwan, S.; Hesse, F. W. – Computers & Education, 2007
Shared databases are used for knowledge exchange in groups. Whether a person is willing to contribute knowledge to a shared database presents a social dilemma: Each group member saves time and energy by not contributing any information to the database and by using the database only to retrieve information which was contributed by others. But if…
Descriptors: Rewards, Databases, Models, Influences
Huang, Gary; Salvucci, Sameena; Peng, Samuel; Owings, Jeffrey – 1996
This report presents an analysis blueprint for data provided by the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 (NELS:88), a survey system sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The report will inform beginning NELS:88 data users of the many substantive issues that can be addressed by the data, and it should present…
Descriptors: Databases, Higher Education, Longitudinal Studies, Models

Roos, Leslie L., Jr.; Nicol, J. Patrick – Evaluation Review, 1981
Criteria for suitable research designs for use with large databases are suggested and analyzed. The advantages and disadvantages of several types of quasi-experimental designs are compared. Examples are taken from the authors' research with data from the Manitoba Health Services Commission. (Author/AL)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Control Groups, Databases, Experimental Groups

Isaac, Paul D. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1993
The conceptual and technical problems that need to be considered when studying graduate student retention and degree progress are examined, and practical suggestions for the institutional researcher are offered. Terms are defined, retention measures are explained, and different types of analysis are outlined. Ideas are given for database…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Databases, Degrees (Academic), Graduate Students

Sullivan, Patricia; Seiden, Peggy – Library Hi Tech, 1985
Traditional methods of studying and evaluating use of online public access catalogs (OPACs) are discussed and compared to verbal protocol method (spoken records of people describing their work that uncover detailed data about thinking during problem solving). Results of Carnegie-Mellon University protocol study of OPAC users are discussed. (22…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Deane, Robert T.; And Others – 1977
The development of econometric models and a data base to predict the responsiveness of arts institutions to changes in the economy is reported. The study focused on models for museums, theaters (profit and non-profit), symphony, ballet, opera, and dance. The report details four objectives of the project: to identify useful databases and studies on…
Descriptors: Arts Centers, Cultural Centers, Dance, Databases
Milam, John – 1998
This study examines some of the literature on college faculty supply and demand and asks whether it is possible to adopt assumptions from the previous research to construct a complex model of faculty workforce using the available data. The study involved a comprehensive review of the literature; numerous interviews conducted by telephone, e-mail,…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Databases
Tabler, Kenneth – 1977
Activities involved in the collection and assembling of data for computer processing from the first followup survey of the National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972 (NLS) are briefly described. Included are an overview of the NLS; the sample design and survey participation; the development of the first followup survey…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Databases, Followup Studies
Middaugh, Michael F.; And Others – 1994
This book provides conceptual and practical strategies for the data and information collection and analysis needs of a diverse group of institutions, ranging from small rural community colleges to large urban research institutions. The model framework is designed for use by any size or type of institution and gives a broad overview of various…
Descriptors: Audits (Verification), Colleges, Data Analysis, Data Collection