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Daly, Brian E. – 1985
There are three valuable types of computer software needed by the professional researcher--word processing, spreadsheet, and database management. In general, these packages are required for the effective operation of offices; however, researchers may have special needs which can only be met with more specialized software. Recently, word processing…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Educational Researchers
Gose, Frank J. – 1987
Data administration (DA) is a position that has emerged with the growth of information technologies. A review of DA literature confirms that, although DA is widely associated with database management systems (DBMS), there is no standard DA job description, DA staffing and location within the organization vary, and DA functions range in description…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Administrative Organization, Case Studies, College Administration
Peer reviewedWells, Margaret R.; Gadikian, Randolph S. – Research Strategies, 1987
Explains the design and development of BISTATS, a computer application using dBASEIII for compiling bibliographic instruction statistics that was developed at State University College at Buffalo. Highlights include system design and development, data items included in the records, programming procedures, and testing and modifications. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Data Analysis, Database Management Systems
Peer reviewedTouwen, L. Jeroen – Computers and the Humanities, 1992
Illustrates the use of computer data banks in history by examining the Medieval and Early Modern Data Bank (MEMDB) located at Rutgers University. States the database contains an expanding collection of historical monetary and price/wage data. Includes instructions, examples of search strategies, and an annotated bibliography. (CFR)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Uses in Education, Database Management Systems, Databases
Reed, Dorothy D. – 1986
This report summarizes the findings of a survey of all permanently assigned personnel at the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base (Alabama) to determine what future workplace technologies will be needed to support the university's two major programs, Professional Military Education (PME) and Professional Continuing Education (PCE). The…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Database Management Systems, Higher Education, Information Needs
Peer reviewedGwinn, John F.; Beal, Loretta F. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1988
Describes an interactive computer-testing and record-keeping system that was implemented for a self-paced anatomy and physiology course. Results of exploratory research are reported that focus on student preference for online testing, test anxiety, attitude, and achievement; and suggestions are given for integrating a computer-testing program into…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Anatomy, Computer Assisted Testing, Database Management Systems
Slatta, Richard W. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
Reviews database management software options for academic applications of pedagogy and research offering practical suggestions on choosing software. Software reviewed includes dBase III, Reflex, FYI 3000, Notebook II, AskSAM, Electra-Find, and Practicase. Program advantages, disadvantages, features, flexibility, and costs are discussed. A…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Costs, Database Management Systems
Association for the Development of Computer-based Instructional Systems. – 1986
This volume is divided into full formal paper manuscripts and 200-word abstracts of presentations that were made without submitting formal papers. The 73 papers presented in full represent recent research and applications in the field of computer-based instruction. They are organized into 13 sections by special interest group: (1) Computer-Based…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Simulation
