One of four projects conducted by the American Statistical Association (ASA) in cooperation with the Bureau of the Census, the conference explored the most important and fruitful research and development topics within the user-oriented software domain. Its objectives were to (1) develop recommendations on mechanisms to improve access to and use of…

In the 1971-72 IMS tryout, the first step in processing data after a teacher tests her pupils was mailing of criterion exercises to the Forms Control Center. This simple step often added significant amounts to total processing turnaround time. Comparison of delays between testing and mailing are presented for districts, schools and teachers and…

This report presents an initial five-year program for meeting the critical transportation information needs of industry and government at national, state and local levels. The program provides for information on the flows of persons and goods, information on the activities (population and industry) that generate the flows, and information on the…

This data element dictionary is divided into five categories: course, facilities, finance, staff, and student. The data categories and definitions suggested represent common usage except in identified instances. The dictionary does not contain a complete list of data elements that should be included in an institutional data system. Unique…

This is the second of four reports representing an effort to develop a system of indicators of scientific technical information. This particular report is concerned with the data analyses which led to the system of statistical indicators described in the first report. It includes a discussion of the overall framework upon which the study was based…

A look at how the Atlanta Public Schools has utilized computers for collecting data to support a large community of computer users and a variety of computer applications. (Author/HB)

Three university case studies - the University of Utah, Ohio State University and the University of Illinois - show varying levels of sophistication in their application, modification and practical use of management information systems. (Editor)

Urges extended use of existing computers to analyze health records, and gives survey results of institutions doing work in such analysis. Discusses operation of a specific project at Ithaca College. Presented at the annual meeting of the American School Health Association, Philadelphia, 1969. (CJ)

Presents the history and need for a State-wide educational information system. Recommendations and budget details for such a system are prepared for the 1970 Florida Legislature. (MF)

The modern world is characterized by global interdependence and a shift in society to information as the basic resource. The amount and quality of education required to be functionally literate in an information-based society will keep growing. (MLW)

Describes an activity that engages pupils in the whole statistical process from collecting data to interpreting the results. Discusses the importance of these activities in developing knowledge, skills, understanding, and ability in problem solving. (Author/ASK)

Fifteen papers on computer centers and data processing management presented at the Association for Educational Data Systems (AEDS) 1976 convention are included in this document. The first two papers review the recent controversy for proposed licensing of data processors, and they are followed by a description of the Institute for Certification of…

This manual has been produced to familiarize data users with the procedures followed for data collection and processing of the first follow-up dropout component of the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 (NELS:88). Necessary documentation is also provided for use of the data files. The base-year population covered by the NELS:88 included…

This monograph, the last in a series of four volumes, reports data gathered in a study designed to discover and interpret the home conditions under which young children in the English-speaking Caribbean Islands, especially the underprivileged, are nurtured. Section 1 of the document details the interview schedule, providing a comprehensive outline…