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And Others; Campbell, Donald T. – Evaluation Quarterly, 1977
In releasing individual data for statistical analysis by outsiders, deletion of direct personal identifiers is sometimes insufficient to preserve confidentiality. This study discusses procedures for analyzing data from confidential files while preserving individual anonimity. Recommendations for specific procedures are made. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Data Processing, Databases, Statistical Analysis
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Dalehite, Michele I. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Two basic data processing concepts are described: data elements (consisting of bits, bytes, fields, records, and files) and binary characters (standards, hex value, and extended character sets--Greek letters, superscripts, and subscripts). Use of machine-readable data in the OCLC-MARC database is noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Data, Data Processing, Databases, Online Systems
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van der Aa, H. J., Comp.; And Others – 1970
This 249 item, mostly annotated bibliography cites literature on the general themes of basic principles, hardware, software and application studies of data bases. The broad categories are principles, development possibilities, organizational design, bibliographies, economic aspects, data structure-design, file organization, programing, aviation,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Data Processing, Databases, Information Sources
Yu, Chong Ho – 2001
Today many data warehousing systems are data rich, but information poor. Extracting useful information from an ocean of data to support administrative, policy, and instructional decisions becomes a major challenge to both database designers and measurement specialists. This paper focuses on the development of a data processing system that…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Data Processing, Databases, Online Systems
Craca, Joan; Martinello, Marian – Classroom Interaction Newsletter, 1973
Descriptors: Data Processing, Databases, Educational Research, National Programs
Beard, Eugene – Educ Technol, 1970
Discusses the objectives in constructing a centralized and computerized data bank for a school system and the uses to which such a bank could be put. (LS)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Databases, Decision Making, Objectives
Seba, Douglas B.; Smith, Pat – Database, 1982
Discusses database design concept termed "normalization" (process replacing associations between data with associations in two-dimensional tabular form) which results in formation of relational databases (they are to computers what dictionaries are to spoken languages). Applications of the database in serials control and complex systems…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Processing, Databases, Online Systems
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Ioannides, Demetrios – Library Hi Tech, 2000
Discussion of XML (extensible markup language) and the traditional DTD (document type definition) format focuses on efforts of the World Wide Web Consortium's XML schema working group to develop a schema language to replace DTD that will be capable of defining the set of constraints of any possible data resource. (Contains 14 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Consortia, Data Processing, Databases, Information Technology
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Gazan, Rich – Library Computing, 2000
Surveys the current state of Extensible Markup Language (XML), a metalanguage for creating structured documents that describe their own content, and its implications for information professionals. Predicts that XML will become the common language underlying Web, word processing, and database formats. Also discusses Extensible Stylesheet Language…
Descriptors: Data Processing, Databases, Word Processing, World Wide Web
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O'Donnell, Holly – English Journal, 1975
A listing of organizations providing computer searches of the ERIC data base. (JH)
Descriptors: Computers, Data Processing, Databases, Directories
Lauterbach, Guy – 1971
With the fantastic growth in computerized data processing and management, there arises a great need for improved techniques in cataloging of machine readable data bases. The purpose of this report is to define a system by which computerized data bases may be cataloged for easy reference and availability. Developed from a computer scientist's…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing
Lincoln, Harry B. – 1970
Work in three areas comprised this study of computer use in thematic indexing for music research: (1) acquisition, encoding, and keypunching of data--themes of which now number about 50,000 (primarily 16th Century Italian vocal music) and serve as a test base for program development; (2) development of computer programs to process this data; and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Processing, Databases, Music
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Burton, Hilary D. – Information Processing and Management, 1988
Defines and discusses bibliometrics, particularly as carried out in automated systems. The specific requirements to which data should conform to support bibliometric analysis are detailed and explained, and the Intelligent Gateway of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is described. (15 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Automation, Bibliometrics, Data Analysis, Data Processing
Zemke, Ron – Training, 1984
Outlines ways that corporate information centers try to channel demands on the data processing department, conduct computer training, and integrate the company's databases with individual microcomputers. (SK)
Descriptors: Computers, Data Processing, Databases, Information Centers
McConnell, Thomas J. – AEDS Monitor, 1976
Descriptors: Data Processing, Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Systems
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