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Peer reviewedBlackburn, John D. – Computers and Education, 1980
Describes a strategy for the design of social science software, concentrating particularly on the nature of packages, languages, data structures, and characteristics of procedures. (Author)
Descriptors: Branching, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Design
Marcum, Deanna; Boss, Richard – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Relates office automation to its application in libraries, discussing computer software packages for microcomputers performing tasks involved in word processing, accounting, statistical analysis, electronic filing cabinets, and electronic mail systems. (EJS)
Descriptors: Accounting, Automation, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Peer reviewedBurton, Orville Vernon – History Microcomputer Review, 1991
Explores the increased use of computers in the humanities. Discusses computer applications in dissertation writing, research databases, classroom teaching, professional communication, and statistical analysis. Cites problems with data entry and sampling, record linkage, and resistance among some historians to new technologies. (SG)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Data Processing, Databases
Download full textCreighton, Theodore B. – 2000
Data collection and analysis are frequently neglected by school leaders over the course of the decision-making process. All schools gather large amounts of information about students and teachers, but most data are used to satisfy administrative requirements rather than evaluate school improvement in a systematic fashion. Apprehension regarding…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Data, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Mobray, Deborah, Ed. – 1983
Papers on local area networks (LANs), modelling techniques, software improvement, capacity planning, software engineering, microcomputers and end user computing, cost accounting and chargeback, configuration and performance management, and benchmarking presented at this conference include: (1) "Theoretical Performance Analysis of Virtual…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Cost Estimates, Data Processing
Sheehan, Bernard S. – 1983
Possible impacts of changing information technology on the role of the institutional researcher, who serves as a decision support intermediary, are examined. Attention is directed to measurement, human information processing, and decision support technology. It is noted that management information systems are dependent on measurement for data…
Descriptors: Administrators, Cognitive Style, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Hamblen, John W. – 1979
Based on a 1974 survey of over 1500 higher education institutions, data are presented that project professional computer manpower availability. Statistics for 1966 to 1979 are provided on associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs in computer science, data processing, information science, etc.; majors enrolled; numbers of degree…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, College Graduates, Computer Science Education
