The technology of the automatic information processing field has progressed dramatically in the past few years and has created a problem in common term usage. As a solution, "Datamation" Magazine offers this glossary which was compiled by the U.S. Bureau of the Budget as an official reference. The terms appear in a single alphabetic sequence,…

Since the electronic data processing industry makes such great use of acronyms, those which are frequently used and those which clearly fit the dictionary definition of "acronym" are listed in this compilation. Omitted are company initials; engineering and scientific terms not directly related to data processing; and military and governmental…

Existing methods for coding chemical compounds are discussed and evaluated as to their suitability for documentation of chemical reactions, a new classification for chemical reactions is presented, and possibilities of automatic encoding are studied. (24 references) (Author)

Results of an attempt to extend the capabilities of a previously-existing automatic abstracting system by adding a modification procedure designed to make system-produced abstracts more acceptable to readers are reported. A rationale for this modification phase is presented, along with several modification rules and methods for improving…

The author suggests that the constantly increasing demand for quick and easy access to data processing will make this the decade of the small computer." (Editor/AK)

Using the computer to calculate percentiles for physical fitness tests. (RA)

Discusses the history of data processing from man's earliest forms of recordkeeping to the latest generation of computers. (HD)

Educators are constantly looking for the magic bullet--that intervention which will miraculously result in higher achievement scores for students, as well as happier and more productive teachers. The pressure for improvement has caused education to become a "bandwagon" industry. Therefore, educational leaders adopt the latest fad in hopes that it…

This paper presents a simple 4 bit computer processor design that may be built using TTL chips for less than $65. In addition to describing the processor itself in detail, we discuss our experience using the laboratory kit and its associated machine instruction set to teach computer architecture to high school students. (Contains 3 figures and 5…

The performance of individuals is the chief factor in the performance of data processing installations. Training can close the gap between rapidly changing tasks and the skills they require. The article views types of training available and discusses a survey of attitudes toward data processing training. (Author/AJ)

This course outline gives a historical introduction and review of data processing, and prepares students with the skills and techniques necessary to operate keypunch and verifier equipment. Course goals, specific block objectives (orientation, introduction to punched-card machines, keypunch operations, and card verifier operations), and a…

Although institutional researchers devote a great deal of time mining and using student data to fulfill mandatory federal and state reports and analyze institutional effectiveness, financial and personnel information is also necessary for such endeavors. In this article, the authors discuss the challenges that arise from extracting data from…