Evaluates WordCruncher, a "text indexing and retrieval" system aimed at manipulating large bodies of text. States that it offers an intriguing method of organizing and analyzing text on a large scale. Concludes that this IBM PC/AT compatible product is, with minor exceptions, well designed. (GEA)

Presents a comprehensive profile of data elements for describing computer software and identifies their probable application in library catalogs, bibliographic references, program documentation, program front matter, program packaging, software catalogs, and eye-legible labels. The data elements are correlated with existing MARC tags, to provide…

Describes how to identify microcomputer problems and determine whether the services of a technician are required by troubleshooting, or using a process of elimination, without needing a technical background or special tools. Prevention methods and the use of diagnostic programs are also explained. (EM)

A review of the many software programs for grading is presented. The programs are discussed in the categories of getting started, getting the information in, and getting the information out. (MNS)

Reviews a small, easy-to-use statistical package which offers a moderate but useful repertoire of procedures for IBM-PC microcomputers (such as record/group selection, one-/two-/multi-way frequence tables, descriptive statistics, and simple ANOVAs). User's manual, program operation, data files, and program accuracy/anomalies are considered. The…

Provides an overview of the current status of microcomputer-based testing, reviews several testing applications available in microcomputer format, and offers ideas on future developments. (Author)

Reviews overall structure and design principles of a knowledge-based programming support tool, the Knowledge-Based Programming Assistant, which is being developed at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The system's major units (program design program coding, and intelligent debugging) and additional functions are described. (MBR)

Recommends crossword puzzles as a useful method for teaching students parliamentary procedures. Outlines steps in creating puzzles using the computer program "Crossword Match." Includes two parliamentary puzzles and answers. (PD)

Provides criteria for comparing computerized career guidance and information systems, including SIGI, DISCOVER II, C-LECT, CHOICES, MicroSKILLS, GIS, and Career/College Scan. (Author/BH)

This second part of a report on artificial intelligence focuses on the development of expert systems in a variety of applications, from engineering to science, and details expectations for implementation of these systems. (JN)

"Xeno-copy Plus" is a software package which allows the transfer of files in two directions between incompatible systems. Features of the package, types of files commonly transferred, and operation of the package are discussed. Other methods for transferring files are also noted. (JN)

Discusses procedures for selecting software to be used in the vocational education classroom, provides an instrument for evaluating application software and a discussion of its uses, and enumerates research questions regarding the use of application software. (JOW)

Authoring systems are available to help teachers tailor lessons not only to the curriculum but also to individual student needs and language level. Examples of such authoring packages are cited. (CL)

Discusses the complete Greek-English word processing system of the Apple Macintosh computer. Describes the features of its operating system, shows how the Greek fonts look and work, and enumerates both the advantages and drawbacks of the Macintosh. (SED)

Although methods for using ordinary least squares regression computer programs to calculate a ridge regression are available, the calculation of a stepwise ridge regression requires a special purpose algorithm and computer program. The correct stepwise ridge regression procedure is given, and a parallel FORTRAN computer program is described.…