We discuss the learning goals, content, and delivery of a University of Plymouth intensive module delivered over four weeks entitled MATH1608PP Understanding Big Data from Social Networks, aimed at introducing students to a broad range of techniques used in modern Data Science. This module made use of R, accessed through RStudio, and some popular…

This study examines the trends of the "International Journal of Technology and Design Education" over the past decade (2005-2014). The researchers looked at trends in article topics, research methods, authorship, and article citations by analyzing keyword frequencies, performing word counts of article titles, classifying studies…

Along with the advent of MOOCs and other online learning platforms such as Khan Academy, the role of online education has continued to grow in relation to that of traditional on-campus instruction. Rather than tackle the problem of evaluating large educational units such as entire online courses, this paper approaches a smaller problem: exploring…

Beginning in the spring of 2011 the Center for the Study of Curriculum at Michigan State University conducted a survey of school district curriculum directors/supervisors in the 41 states that had officially adopted the new Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM). The Center's goal was to provide baseline information to inform and…

Article focused on the more than 150,000 students from other countries who were enrolled in institutions of higher education in the United States and its outlying territories during 1973-74. (Author/RK)

This report provides statistical data concerning advanced degree output and productivity in the South 1965-66 and 1968-69. Two kinds of information are presented: (1) tabulations of all advanced degrees and degree-producing programs by field, state, and institutional control, reported for the SREB (Southern Regional Education Board), and (2)…

This document presents the campus statistics of the University of California, Berkeley, for the fall quarter 1972 and the year 1971-72. Statistics for fall 1972 include campus enrollment, continuing and returning students, fulltime, and parttime students, undergraduate and graduate students by department, home locality at time of admission,…

This statistical report on public school adult education in Colorado during Fiscal Year 1968-69 indicates total numbers of classes, instruction hours, and students for 19 subject fields and miscellaneous courses; Federal, state, and other expenditures; administrative and teaching personnel, part time as well as full time; total expenditures for…

College and university degrees conferred in New York State during 1972-73 are listed in tabular form. Figures highlight the type of degree, type of institution, sex of student, institutional classification, level of degree, field of study, and name of degree or certification. (MJM)

This report provides tabular data on baccalaureate and higher degrees. Data were obtained from the survey of "Degrees and other Formal Awards Conferred Between July 1, 1970 and June 30, 1971" conducted by the U.S. Office of Education. Highlights indicated: (1) More than 1.1 million degrees were conferred at the bachelor's and higher…

A summary of long term training programs (graduate study and/or research) provided for its civilian employees by the United States Air Force, and administered by colleges, universities, and senior service colleges includes information on participation, use of educational institutions, grade level and progress of employees, and current status of…

This is a statistical report on programs and student enrollments of organizations affiliated with the Association of University Evening Colleges (AUEC) and the National University Extension Association (NUEA). Programs and registrations are listed by institutions under classes, conferences, correspondence, and total registrations, and registration…

This publication provides up to date information on Federal agency operated training centers, including data on the number, variety, and general characteristics of program offerings for civilian employees. Locations, purposes, courses and other programs, eligibility for attendance, sources of further information, and other items of potential…

PERFORMANCE IN NAVAL FLIGHT OFFICER (NFO) TRAINING WAS EXAMINED IN RELATION TO MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY IN COLLEGE. EACH OF 1,231 STUDENT NFO'S WAS ASSIGNED TO ONE OF 16 COLLEGE MAJOR CATEGORIES. MEANS AND STANDARD DEVIATIONS OF EACH CATEGORY WERE COMPUTED ON EACH OF 24 TESTS AND TRAINING PERFORMANCE VARIABLES, AND THE TRAINING COMPLETION RATE WAS…