The purpose of the present study is to explore cost-effectiveness factors that affect the choice among alternative system designs for retrospective searching services. A cost-effectiveness model that may be used to evaluate potential systems was derived, and a statement of the general magnitude of costs that the American Psychological Association…

This Memorandum describes a computer program for calculating, except for facilities, the required resources and related costs of formal advanced pilot training courses. Facilities are assumed to be inherited and hence are treated as sunk costs. The program is based on a previously presented methodology. The first three sections of this Memorandum…

This Memorandum is a manual or guide for users of the Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) computer cost model. The UPT model is designed to enable the user to estimate UPT requirements for manpower, supplies, equipment, services and facilities and the costs of those resources in terms of research and development costs, investment costs and annual…

A means for estimating the resource requirements and attendant costs of any configuration of the undergraduate pilot training system (UPT) is described by inputs that are supplied by the user of the model. The inputs consist of data such as UPT graduate requirements, course syllabus requirements, instructor-student ratios, administrative and…

Farmer cooperatives are rapidly adopting the computer as a managerial tool as indicated by their attempts to make greater and more sophisticated use of their computers since their initial installation. This report presents factual data on the popular criticism that many cooperatives are not using the computer to its fullest potential. The report…

The authors of the present document had as their purpose to determine somewhat the worth of a college education. In order to do this, they show (1) how much a university education costs; (2) what the rates of return on this cost are and who the beneficiary of these returns is; (3) how costs might be reduced with expanded enrollment; and (4) how…

A study was designed to explore what cost-effectiveness methods are being used, determine what differences exist between the methods, and recommend the most appropriate cost-effectiveness analysis method for instructional design. Analysis of questionnaires sent to appropriate institutions led to the finding that cost-effectiveness analyses differ…

The purposes of this study were (1) to ascertain the state of the art with regard to cost effectiveness and productivity analyses in education and (2) to develop an appropriate cost effectiveness analytical process model for education. Chapters I through III present a review of the literature on cost effectiveness analysis, cost benefit analysis,…

Extracurricular activities are vitally important to the life of students, the school itself, and the community. However, they can be expensive. These activities should be studied so that their role and importance are known and cost analyses should be conducted. The interested parties must be involved in the analyses and in implementing any changes…

Twin-beam luminaires that control veiling reflections provide better visibility at a wattage reduction of about two-thirds over the previous lighting in the Charles Brewer Middle School in Clark, New Jersey. (Author/MLF)

Herricks Public School District has adopted an energy conservation program that establishes an energy consumption baseline and makes recommendations to modify systems and operational procedures. (Author/MLF)

Discussion of the use of computers in instruction includes the relationship of theory to practice, the interactive nature of computer instruction, an overview of the Keller Plan, cost considerations, strategy for use of computers in instruction and training, and a look at examination procedure. (RAO)

Major developments in video technology, the benefits and limitations of these developments, and the application of video formats are discussed. A comparative chart details characteristics of media and indicates the instructional capabilities of various video formats, film, and instructional television in relation to each characteristic. (RAO)

A review of the 69 Missouri school bonds during fiscal year 1975 was made to determine the extent that various factors influence rates. (Author)

An examination of the economics and technology involved in using tidal energy to generate electricity via generating barges is presented. (MDR)