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1. An Evaluation of Statistical Software in the Social Sciences.

Author

Hanson, R. J. and Slysz, William D.

Subjects
*PROGRAMMING languages, *OSIRIS (Electronic computer system), *COMPUTER software, *DATA-TEXT (Computer program language), *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *COMPUTERS in statistics
Abstract

Several hundred college and university computer installations now offer various types of statistical packages for general use. Among those most widely available are OSIRIS, SPSS, BMD, DATA-TEXT, and TSAR. In order to provide users with a basis for selection and use, tests were made for each of these systems, and the results are summarized as to cost and performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1974

2. Let's Look at the Record.

Author

PAULSON, NATHAN J.

Subjects
UNITED States legislators, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, STATISTICS on college graduates, OCCUPATIONS, UNITED States armed forces
Abstract

The article presents statistics on politicians in the United States House of Representatives and the US Senate as of August 15, 1948. The author discusses the age, education, and previous employment of the politicians. Topics mentioned include the percentage of college graduates, the prominence of lawyers, farmers, and teachers as a previous occupation, and the amount who have served in the American armed forces.

Published
1948

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