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Hagerty, Michael P.; And Others – 1972
This description of software development for the 1970 Survey of Compensatory Education analysis contract is presented in three sections: (1) specifications for data and output, (2) descriptions of the programs written, and (3) problems encountered while processing the data. The section on Specifications contains the description of the data to be…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Information Storage
Hunter, Beverly – Classroom Computer Learning, 1983
Describes and lists currently available software useful in social studies classes. Such software (including spreadsheets, databases, survey questionnaires) helps students apply quantitative methods and information-handling skills that are currently used in solving complex real-world problems. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Hamilton, G. E.; Smart, K. I. – 1974
The aims of the first phase of the Statistics Indexing and Retrieval (STIR) Project have been: (1) to define the types and sources of statistics which should be within the scope of an operational indexing system for statistical sources; (2) to analyze the use made of statistical sources; and (3) to consider the intellectual, structural, and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Feasibility Studies, Indexes
Fong, Elizabeth – 1971
In addition to reviewing the characteristics of document processing systems, this paper pays considerable attention to the description of a system via a feature list approach. The purpose of this report is to present features of the systems in parallel fashion to facilitate comparison so that a potential user may have a basis for evaluation in…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Documentation

Adams, David R. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1976
The Mann-Whitney U Test provides an alternative to the parametric test when applied to the kinds of ordinal data typically generated by semantic differential and Likert-type scales. The application of this test to survey research problems in business education is discussed, and a computer program is given for the use by the business education…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Programs, Data Analysis, Educational Research
Palmour, Vernon E.; And Others – 1977
Working from the premise that for any given periodical title there is some frequency of use at which it becomes cheaper for a library to acquire the publication than to borrow it, this report presents a mathematical model for estimating the costs of options associated with acquiring periodicals. Cost elements included in the model are initial…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Graphs
Huff, Hugh; Caltagirone, Norma – 1976
This report presents the findings of an initial survey that was designed to systematically determine the educational needs of citizens with regards to the emergency medical services system in their county. Specifically, the survey sampled the knowledge of respondents concerning: (1) what medical service is; (2) what services are available; (3) how…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Demography, Educational Needs, Interviews
Huff, Hugh; Caltagirone, Norma – 1976
In this follow-up study, an examination of the level of awareness of and knowledge about the Emergency Medical Services System in Region J of North Carolina was made to detect any changes from the earlier survey which might be due to a six-month campaign publicizing the system. To further pinpoint the channels through which the citizens of the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs, Demography, Educational Needs
Tubbs, Stewart L.; Koske, W. Cary – 1973
Ongoing research programs conducted at General Motors Institute are motivated by the practical objective of improving the company's organizational effectiveness. Computer technology is being used whenever possible; for example, a technique developed by Herman Chernoff was used to process data from a survey of employee attitudes into 18 different…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Programs, Data Processing
Hawaii Univ., Honolulu. Education Research and Development Center. – 1970
The purpose of this program was two-fold: to develop a model of adult basic education in corrections and to provide specialized training to selected individuals in adult basic education in corrections. Model development was accomplished through three activities: (1) needs assessment, (2) goals definition, and (3) model synthesis. Assessment of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Computer Programs, Conceptual Schemes, Correctional Education
Zinn, Karl L. – 1974
The MERIT Computer Network interconnects computing systems of three large universities: The University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University. This telecommunication system facilitates the sharing of computing resources among students, faculty, and research staffs of those institutions. The present document provides an…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Goodlad, John I.; And Others – 1966
In an effort to increase the awareness of educators about the potential of electronic data processing (EDP) in education and acquaint the EDP specialists with current educational problems, this book discusses the routine uses of EDP for business and student accounting, as well as its innovative uses in instruction. A description of computers and…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Brooks, Rae; Eastman, Danielson J. – 1974
The Information and Referral Manual (IRMA) project is an ongoing comprehensive urban services information system that produces and maintains directories of city agency services and functions for New York City. Contained in this document are the appendices to the final report for the project. It includes: 1) the administrative order that initiated…
Descriptors: Agencies, Bibliographies, City Government, Community Information Services
GOODMAN, ARNOLD F.; AND OTHERS – 1966
IN PHASE II OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS IN GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES ACQUIRE INFORMATION, SCIENTIFIC PERSONNEL IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY WERE INTERVIEWED TO DETERMINE THEIR INFORMATION NEEDS AND THE FLOW OF INFORMATION INHERENT IN SATISFYING THESE…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Programs, Correlation, Data Collection