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Petruk, Milton W. – 1985
To determine the number and current use of microcomputers in Alberta's elementary, junior, and senior high schools, a total of 1,509 schools were surveyed. The results, as reported by 1,271 schools (84.2%), showed the total number of microcomputers to be 13,748. To provide more in-depth information, schools were categorized by six instructional…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware, Data Processing
Henderson, Louise B.; Allen, Danny R. – 1981
The data entry quality control procedures in discrete data entry tasks in the National Longitudinal Study (NLS) Fourth Follow-Up Survey are examined. Direct data entry terminals were used to key survey questionnaire item responses, telephone interview corrections, respondent background information and supplemental questionnaire responses into…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Processing, High School Graduates, Information Storage
Homer, Michael M. – 1981
In July 1981, Utah Technical College (UTC) conducted a survey of businesses in the Salt Lake City area to gather information for the development of a curriculum integrating computer applications with business course instruction. The survey sought to determine the status and usage of current micro/mini computer equipment, future data processing…
Descriptors: Business Education, Business Skills, Community Colleges, Computer Programs
Paul, Sandra K.; Kranberg, Susan – 1984
The third report from a comprehensive Unesco study, this document traces the history of the application of computer-based technology to the book distribution process in the United States and indicates functional areas currently showing the effects of using this technology. Ways in which computer use is altering book distribution management…
Descriptors: Automation, Books, Computers, Data Processing
Lamos, Joseph P. – 1977
Within the context of a large computer-based instructional system (CBI), the Air Forces Advanced Instructional System, instructional needs and requirements are evaluated as determinants of computer terminal design. It is shown that traditional definitions and uses of computer managed instruction (CMI) and computer assisted instruction (CAI) must…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness
Steele, Fred – 1977
This document describes an aid invented by the author for teaching binary computer concepts in a data processing course for business students unfamiliar with mathematical concepts. It permits the instructor to simulate the inner, invisible operation of storing data electronically. The standard 8-bit "byte" is represented by a portable…
Descriptors: Business Education, Community Colleges, Computer Science Education, Data Processing
Garza, Leopoldo – 1978
The adequacy of the Department of Labor's (DOL) efforts to comply with Public Law 94-311 which directed several of the larger Federal agencies to improve their collection, analysis and publication of Hispanic statistics in such areas as decennial censuses, vital statistics, and unemployment data was evaluated. Data were gathered from interviews…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Data Collection, Data Processing, Documentation
Curry, Denis J. – 1978
This paper reviews the question of the cost and benefits of data for the analysis of state policy questions, and concludes that in the abstract the question cannot be answered; rather, it must be considered on a continuing basis whenever data is to be collected in the support of baseline studies or special projects. The paper suggests six criteria…
Descriptors: Accountability, Cost Effectiveness, Criteria, Data Analysis
Olson, Jerry L. – 1977
The computer-assisted teacher training system (CATTS) has been developed to provide a versatile technical system for the real-time collection, feedback, and analysis of observation-coding system data applied to the investigation of interactive behaviors and environments found in teacher behavior research in reading. CATTS technical innovations…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education
Coatney, Richard P.; And Others – 1977
This guide, one of a set of twelve documents describing the Career Planning Support System (CPSS) and its use, provides instruction for faculty/staff members (on a needs assessment task force) to lead others in manually tabulating data collected on four questionnaires administered as one of the activities of CPSS. (CPSS is a comprehensive guidance…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Guidance, Career Planning, Committees
Schuler, S. C., Ed. – 1979
The second of four volumes in a series describing the basic documentation practices involved in the initial setting up and subsequent operation of an information-library organization to provide defense-aerospace scientific and technical information services, this manual consists of three sections. "Data Recording and Storage," by J.…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Data Processing, Flow Charts
Chicago City Colleges, IL. Truman Coll. UF-Truman Coll., Chicago, IL. – 1981
Intended for limited-English speaking, Korean-speaking adult students, this manual contains a 12-chapter course in accounting. It is written in Korean with key terms/concepts and limited amounts of other information (such as proper names and occupation-related vocabulary) in English. Examples are provided in English only. Information provided in…
Descriptors: Accounting, Adult Education, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Instructional Materials
Kempf, Constanza – 1980
Intended for limited-English Spanish-speaking adult students, this manual contains an eight-chapter course in accounting. It is written in Spanish with key terms/concepts (and occupation-related vocabulary) translated into English appearing immediately following the Spanish in parentheses. Examples are provided in English only. The information…
Descriptors: Accounting, Adult Education, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Instructional Materials
Muller, Mervin E. – 1968
A review of statistical data analysis involving computers as a multi-dimensional problem provides the perspective for consideration of the use of computers in statistical analysis and the problems associated with large data files. An overall description of STATJOB, a particular system for doing statistical data analysis on a digital computer,…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Computers, Data Analysis
Wilke, Jennifer L.; And Others – 1976
This study explores a wide variety of technical alternatives, from equipment needs and on-the-ground system design, to equipment operation and suggested applications for department activities, both now and in the future. Some suggested alternatives include (1) communication satellites, (2) one way audio transmission, (3) one and two way hard copy…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Processing
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