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…

The use of computers in Virginia's institutions of higher education is reviewed and the role played by data communications in the work of the institutions is discussed. In this paper, data communications is defined to mean the movement of information from one place to another without changing the value of the information. State plans for…

Details are given on the necessary computer processing services required to produce a NASA thesaurus. These services included (1) keypunching the terminology to specifications from approximately 19,000 Term Review Forms furnished by NASA; (2) modifying a set of programs to satisfy NASA specifications, principally to accommodate 42 character terms…

The handbook was designed to serve as a job scheduling guide and general reference for the data control section of the Southern University Computer Center (SUCC). A description of the computer operations service procedure at Southern University is provided. For each computer job catalogued and inventoried by the SUCC, a summary page is included…

A new approach to deriving human performance measures and criteria for use in automatically evaluating trainee performance is documented in this report. The ultimate application of the research is to provide methods for automatically measuring pilot performance in a flight simulator or from recorded in-flight data. An efficient method of…

The Research Office of American River College, Los Rios Community College District in Sacramento was asked by the Chancellor's Office to develop a common form, or forms, to be used by the community colleges in the State awarded Economic Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) grants. This report is a description of that project and contains the…

The SLEXTF-M2 computer program, written in FORTRAN IV, is used for examinations using binomial or polynomial response, i.e., true/false or multiple choice. The subject matter of any one statement is coded by a string of descriptive words that indicate categories. These words are arranged in left-to-right order such that any one descriptor defines…

This paper describes the methodology of a project to develop a computer program capable of reading casually hand-printed FORTRAN programs. (Author)

Describes a computer program called GRADER that aids the instructor of large or multi sections in recording student test scores, combining them with lab grades or other ratings and weighing each appropriately. (MLH)

The classification of data generated by empirical research is presented as an important but generally neglected problem facing contemporary psychology. It is concluded that formal classification can facilitate conceptual developments. (Author)

Temple and Pepperdine Universities have found it profitable to contract out developing a plan for new computer facilities, equipment, systems, and staff to meet the needs and goals of the institutions. (Author/MLF)

Proposes a method for correcting spelling errors found in electronic documents which is derived from a logical analysis of the problem. Similarity relations and character string matching are discussed, the use of PROLOG is described, suggestions for further research are made, and a literature review is included. (47 references) (Author/LRW)