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Predicting the Readability of FORTRAN Programs.
Domangue, J. C.; Karbowski, S. A. – 1982
This paper reports the results of two studies of the readability of FORTRAN programs, i.e., the ease with which a programmer can read and analyze programs already written, particularly in the processes of maintenance and debugging. In the first study, low-level characteristics of 202 FORTRAN programs stored on the general-use UNIX systems at Bell…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Processing, Programers, Programing
Computerizing and Comparing the Rix Readability Index.
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Kretschmer, Joseph C. – Journal of Reading, 1984
Provides a microcomputer program that will calculate readability levels using Rix, a new, short readability formula. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Readability Formulas
Maryland Micro: A Prototype Readability Formula for Small Computers.
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Keller, Paul F. G. – Reading Teacher, 1982
Discusses a prototype computer program designed to calculate readability levels and explains why such a program is needed. Calls for support from others who can assist in the program's development. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers, Readability Formulas
Reading Level Difficulty.
Carlson, Ronald – Creative Computing, 1980
A BASIC program is given that can calculate the approximate grade level of reading materials. (MK)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Programing, Readability Formulas
The Byte-Size Revolution: Computers and Readability.
Gregory, Russell D. – 1979
This report describes the design and operation of a computer readability service at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon, which has evolved from a program containing a single readability formula to its present six-formula capacity. The daily operation of the service and the results provided by the computer are described in detail, and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Programs, Instructional Materials, Readability Formulas
Using Microcomputers to Determine Readability Levels.
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Feldman, Phil; And Others – Reading Improvement, 1983
Reports on the development of a computer program that was used with five different readability formulas to assess levels of reading difficulty. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Programs, Microcomputers, Readability Formulas
Computerized Testing for Readability.
Goodman, Donald; Schwab, Sandra – Creative Computing, 1980
A method is described for determining the reading level of materials using a computerized test. (MK)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Measurement Techniques
Studies and Design Specifications for Computerized Measurement of Textual Comprehensibility. Final Report.
Siegel, Arthur I.; And Others – 1976
A previous report defined a series of 14 novel measures for determining the comprehensibility of English text on the basis of current psycholinguistic and Structure-of-Intellect concepts. That report not only suggested the potential usefulness of the measures but also conjectured about the feasibility of automating the calculation of these…
Descriptors: Adults, Armed Forces, Cognitive Processes, Computer Programs
Computerized Readability Verification of Textbook Reading Levels.
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Britton, Gwyneth E.; Lumpkin, Margaret C. – 1977
A new, computerized readability assessment program was developed to verify the reading levels of stories, as designated by publishers in current sixth grade reading texts. The Spache, Harris-Jacobson, Dale-Chall, Flesch, and Fry readability formulas were incorporated into one computer-based program designed for rapid calculation and comparative…
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Computer Programs, Content Analysis, Grade 6
A Computer Calculated Index.
Brown, Francis J. – 1978
The Gunning Fog Index of readability indicates both the average length of words and the difficult words (three or more syllables) in written material. This document describes a business communication course at Wayne State University in which students calculate the Gunning Fog Index of two of their writing assignments with the aid of the…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs