This paper is designed to fill the need for an easily understood introduction to the computing and data processing field for the layman who has, or can expect to have, some contact with it. Information provided includes the unique terminology and jargon of the field, the various types of computers and the scope of computational capabilities, and…

A humorous consideration of institutional factbooks and the editor's role is presented. Factbooks are increasingly popular as an administrative tool for institutional research, strategic planning, and public relations. Topics include the following: the need to gain the college president's approval for the publication, cooperation with other…

The use of terms to describe and interpret results from canonical correlation analysis has been inconsistent across research studies. This study assembled the terminology related to the use and interpretation of canonical correlation analysis from research articles, textbooks, and computer manuals. Research articles using canonical correlation…