Microcomputer Data Base Management of Bibliographic Information

1981 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 461-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra S. Hutton ◽  
S. Ray Hutton
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Data Base Management ◽  
Social Science Literature ◽  
Base Management ◽  
Stored Information

A microcomputer data base management system designed for the personal use of social science researchers is presented. Discussed are data base needs required for a body of social science literature, existing microcomputer hardware and data base management software, development of a microcomputer data base management program suitable for storage retrieval of a body of social science literature, and ways a data base can be useful. Major advantages of establishing a personal data base of literature include permanent storage of information, ease of finding stored information, and the manipulation of information for word processing and other applications.

Microcomputers in Statistical Work

1983 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
Philip A. Schrodt
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
Costs And Benefits ◽  
Data Base Management ◽  
Base Management ◽  
Statistical Work

The computer has revolutionized the use of statistical techniques in social science research. In recent years microcomputers have begun to replace large mainframe computers in such applications as word processing, accounting and data base management. While the use of microcomputers as statistical processors is still in its infancy, and existing software leaves a lot to be desired, the economics and convenience of statistical work on microcomputers point to an increasing role for micros in this area.This article will survey the costs and benefits of doing statistical work with microcomputers. It is not a discussion of individual statistical programs but instead focuses on the general issues of what you need and what you can expect to do.

Microcomputers in Statistical Work

1983 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
Philip A. Schrodt
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
Costs And Benefits ◽  
Data Base Management ◽  
Base Management ◽  
Statistical Work

The computer has revolutionized the use of statistical techniques in social science research. In recent years microcomputers have begun to replace large mainframe computers in such applications as word processing, accounting and data base management. While the use of microcomputers as statistical processors is still in its infancy, and existing software leaves a lot to be desired, the economics and convenience of statistical work on microcomputers point to an increasing role for micros in this area.This article will survey the costs and benefits of doing statistical work with microcomputers. It is not a discussion of individual statistical programs but instead focuses on the general issues of what you need and what you can expect to do.

The Microcomputer Millennium: Transforming the Small Social Agency

1986 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 160-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert James MacFadden
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Decision Support Systems ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Telecommunication Networks ◽  
Social Agency ◽  
Data Base Management ◽  
Base Management

Microcomputers can provide sophisticated data base management and decision-support systems, budget calculations, word processing, and telecommunication networks. Agencies that develop expertise in microcomputer technology will make a larger contribution to the communities they serve.

Use of Microcomputers in the Division of General Pediatrics

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 328-332
Author(s):  
William Schwartz ◽  
Larry Hammer
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Complex Time ◽  
Data Base Management ◽  
Base Management

Uses of a microcomputer in a division of general pediatrics are described. Various software systems for word processing (APPLE WRITER and APPLE PIE), data base management (DB MASTER), electronic worksheets (VISICALC), statistics (MICROSTAT), and medical education (CAMPS, PILOT) are described and evaluated. The important first step in developing a program for microcomputers is to determine the department's needs and then match these requirements with appropriate commercial programs. Programming a system is complex, time consuming, and beyond the skills of most physicians. It is better to have equipment that can be expanded than to purchase equipment with greater than necessary capacity (and cost).

Word Processing and Text Based Data Base Management

1987 ◽  
Vol 20 (03) ◽  
pp. 801-811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl Grafton ◽  
Anne Permaloff
Keyword(s):  
Data Base ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Data Base Management ◽  
Base Management

SARI : A User-Oriented Data Bank System for Medical Applications

1976 ◽  
Vol 15 (02) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
M. Goldberg ◽  
B. Doyon
Keyword(s):  
Data Base ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Base Management ◽  
General Data ◽  
Privacy Problem ◽  
Bank System ◽  
Made In

This paper describes a general data base management package, devoted to medical applications. SARI is a user-oriented system, able to take into account applications very different by their nature, structure, size, operating procedures and general objectives, without any specific programming. It can be used in conversational mode by users with no previous knowledge of computers, such as physicians or medical clerks.As medical data are often personal data, the privacy problem is emphasized and a satisfactory solution implemented in SARI.The basic principles of the data base and program organization are described ; specific efforts have been made in order to increase compactness and to make maintenance easy.Several medical applications are now operational with SARI. The next steps will mainly consist in the implementation of highly sophisticated functions.

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