Used a programmable Hewlett-Packard scientific calculator to rapidly convert raw scores from adolescent MMPI protocols to T scores, scale by scale. The K factor is handled, as needed, automatically. Complete scoring and profiling of the R-form MMPI can be done in less than 10 minutes. (Author/JAC)

Responses to librarians' questions about library microcomputers cover simple applications to be used by staff with little experience, minimizing risk factor, choosing a microcomputer, hardware obsolescence, uses of mainframes and minicomputers, capacity planning for microcomputers, security of library's data, copyrighted software, and future use…

Presents the Dyadic Interaction Scoring Code (DISC) as a marital observation system designed to be compatible with the Datamyte 900 Data Collector. Its derivation from existing coding systems and its contributions are discussed. Data on marital interaction provide a research example of its usage. (JAC)

Some of the most hopeful applications of computers and computer software (particularly as prosthetic devices to aid communication) exist in the area of special education. Several of these applications are discussed. (JN)

Two examples of computerized spreadsheets dealing with planning, forecasting, and development of a park maintenance strategy are illustrated and explained. (DF)

Describes a systematic approach to an assessment of the learning needs of practicing nurses and a computer-based solution to marketing the resulting continuing education needs. (JOW)

Describes the activities of nine-year-old students during a six-week session designed to introduce them to computers and to the LOGO programming languages. Sample programs written by the students are included. Indicates that these students needed very little instruction or even assistance. (JN)

Reports results of a 1982/83 nationwide survey of administrators and teachers to determine the level of microcomputer use in elementary and secondary schools. Indicates that microcomputer availability and planned expenditures are increasing and that two-thirds of the nation's schools have at least one microcomputer in their facilities. (JN)

Presents a method of discourse analysis applied to the discrimination of genuine from simulated suicide notes used in previous studies. Reported significant differences among language measures as well as the results of a multiple discriminant analysis using the discourse analysis. A language profile of the suicidal individual is given. (JAC)

Whimsically adopting the first-person viewpoint of a robot, this article describes a four-phase program integrating robotics into the school curriculum in Coffeyville, Kansas: (1) Awareness, (2) Simple Programming, (3) Advanced Programming, and (4) Application of Robotics in Society. (TE)

The authors provide a model for the addition of computerized management aids to the farm decision-making process as part of Extension services. (Author/AG)

A medium-size district found that it could afford its own computer system without increasing its costs. (Author)

The author describes the experiences of a school that tried a computer assisted system of class scheduling. The process is modeled after college systems. (RP)

All teachers and administrators must be involved with the computer as soon as possible. The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory has developed instructional courses emphasizing computer applications which provide hands-on'' use of computers. (Author/WM)