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Strauss, Jon C. – Business Officer, 1997
Presents three different, complementary statistical models for predicting faculty tenure dynamics, using data from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Massachusetts). The difference equation model exactly describes future behavior but requires complete specification. The Markov-chain model can predict the full life-cycle of tenure from initial age…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedPost, Richard – TechTrends, 1987
Describes results of survey of media service directors at public universities in Ohio to determine the expected longevity of audiovisual equipment. Use of the Delphi technique for estimates is explained, results are compared with an earlier survey done in 1977, and use of spreadsheet software to calculate depreciation is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Comparative Analysis, Delphi Technique, Equipment Maintenance
