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Akdemir, Omur; Oguz, Ayse – Computers & Education, 2008
Virtually errorless high speed data processing feature has made computers popular assessment tools in education. An important concern in developing countries considering integrating computers as an educational assessment tool before making substantial investment is the effects of computer-based testing on students' test scores as compared to…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Educational Assessment, Computer Assisted Testing, Computers
Pournelle, Jerry – onComputing, 1980
The author critically and thoroughly evaluates the text editing capabilities and performance of word processors and concludes that for programing applications MicroPro's WordMaster is the best software bargain around, with WordStar, Magic Wand, and Electric Pencil running behind. (KC)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Data Processing, Electronic Equipment
Gallagher, Leonard; Salazar, Sandra – 1984
This report describes approaches to database translation (i.e., transferring data and data definitions from a source, either a database management system (DBMS) or a batch file, to a target DBMS), and recommends a method for representing the data structures of newly-proposed network and relational data models in a form suitable for database…
Descriptors: Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Data Processing
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Shekhel, Alex; Freeman, Eva – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Discusses the advantages of parallel processor computers in terms of expandibility, cost, performance and reliability, and suggests that such computers be used in library automation systems as a cost effective approach to planning for the growth of information services and computer applications. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing, Information Services
Prisk, Dennis P. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1981
Results of a computer needs assessment study by and for the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies are presented. Recommendations for cost effectiveness suggest starting with individual small computers and building towards a larger system. (DC)
Descriptors: Computers, Continuing Education, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
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Wise, Fred H. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1979
Administrative computing in higher education and its implications for the management of colleges and universities are explored. The evolution of administrative computing is traced from the use of minicomputers to the implementation of a management information system. (Author/SF)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computers, Data Processing
Virginia State Library, Richmond.
This feasibility study of an integrated statewide library network system consists of two main parts: the body of the report, which includes an introduction to the background and method of the study, the findings, and the modular plan for implementation; and supplementary materials presented in seven appendices reviewing basic facts. These…
Descriptors: Computers, Data Processing, Feasibility Studies, Federal State Relationship
Braniff, Tom – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
The use of a data base management system (DBMS) as opposed to traditional data processing is discussed. The generalized file concept is viewed as an entry level step to the DBMS. The transition process from one system to the other is detailed. (SF)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing
David, Martin; And Others – 1981
Between November 1, 1979, and April 30, 1981, the Wisconsin Survey of Machine-Readable Public Records was carried out to identify the technical, intellectual, and administrative problems associated with a records management and archival program for machine-readable records. The survey identified machine-readable records in several state agencies;…
Descriptors: Archives, Computers, Data Processing, Government Publications
Howard, H. Philip; Rothstein, Debra E. – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1981
Discusses the technological changes that have occurred in computers and the recent and projected employment trends in the major computer occupations. Implications of growth in computer occupations are examined in five areas: education, recruiting techniques, salaries, competition between industry and education, and employment opportunities. (CT)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing Occupations
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Gehlbach, Stephen H. – Journal of Medical Education, 1979
Collecting patient morbidity information in academic ambulatory practice is useful for research, practice management, and evaluation and planning of educational programs. Three methods of morbidity data collection were compared to determine which was most accurate. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Comparative Analysis, Computers, Data Collection
Gardner, Don E.; Parker, John D. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The use of management information systems (MIS) in higher education is discussed. It is suggested that the value of MIS in higher education is its potential utility in effective political position-building rather than conventional problem-solving. (BH)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computers, Data Processing, Decision Making
Richey, R. Wayne – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
The feasibility of replacing existing central processing units with a single computer facility is discussed. An analysis of the computing facilities for the Iowa state universities is presented and supports the retention of decentralized facilities. Efficiency, costs, and operating considerations are examined. (SF)
Descriptors: Centralization, Comparative Analysis, Computer Science, Computers
Amarillo Coll., TX. – 1978
A Task Force of 21 people representing faculty, department chairmen, and administrators at Amarillo College (AC) was organized into committees to investigate the use of the computer at AC and future data processing needs in areas of instructional support, administrative support, and equipment and software selection. Compared to computer…
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Saunders, Laura E. – 1979
Institutional research and the role of information systems are examined and three types of information provided by institutional research offices are discussed: institutional studies, management analyses, and periodic management reports. The varying characteristics of research offices are described and the role of the institutional research office…
Descriptors: Administration, Computers, Data Processing, Databases
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