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Peer reviewedAndrew, Loyd D. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1984
A detailed examination of the Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS) data base--its content, development, and past and potential uses for researchers--is presented. Because knowledge of the data elements is crucial for successful secondary analysis, procedures for collecting needed information on the data in HEGIS are suggested. (BS)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Databases, Educational Research
Peer reviewedMyers, David E.; Rockwell, Richard C. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1984
Large-scale databases are an underutilized source of data for secondary analysis by researchers. Major government and private databases available to the public, the types of agencies developing them, and how to obtain and utilize them are described. A catalogue of 20 databases, their characteristics and sources is included. (BS)
Descriptors: Census Figures, Computers, Data Collection, Databases
Peer reviewedAltschuld, James W.; Lower, Michael A. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1984
The procedures used in a successful mailed evaluation questionnaire effort are described, and guidance is given to those who are unfamiliar with the methodology. (Author)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Principals
