Social Science Computer Review -- Table of Contents (April 1 1994, 12 [1])

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Charles S. Taber and Richard Timpone: The Policy Arguer: The Architecture of an Expert System
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 1-25. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

William J. Ball: Using Virgil to Analyze Public Policy Arguments: A System Based on Toulmin's Informal Logic
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 26-37. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

Mick P. Couper and Geraldine Burt: Interviewer Attitudes Toward Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 38-54. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

G. David Garson: Social Science Computer Simulation: Its History, Design, and Future
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 55-82. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

F. Gerard Adams and Ronald C. Ratcliffe: A Small Econometric Model of the U.S. Economy for Classroom Use
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 83-99. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

: Can Computers Replace the Classroom Chalkboard? The Case of Economic Education / David A. Anderson, Centre College
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 100-113. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

J. Marshall Mangan: Research Report: Using a Database Management System to Support Qualitative Research
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 114-121. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

G. David Garson: News and Notes
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 122-138. [Abstract] [PDF]

: Software Reviews : Global Recall Publisher: World Game Institute, 3215 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19104; 215-387-0220 Year of Publication: 1993 Version Reviewed: 2.0 Materials: 70-page user's manual; 32-page activity manual; 7 disks Price: $69.95 individual units; $210 unit-lab packs; site licenses available Machine Specificity: Macintosh only System Requirements: Macintosh Plus, Classic or better with 1MB minimum (2MB recommended); hard drive required; system 6.05 or higher; system 7 compatible (2.5MB recommended) Effectiveness: Good User Friendliness: Good Documentation: Excellent
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 139-143. [Abstract] [PDF]

: Software Reviews : Lotus 1-2-3 Release 2.3 for Accounting: Principles Publisher: Course Technology, Inc., One Main St., Cambridge, MA 02142; 617-225-2595 Year of Publication: 1992 Version Reviewed: 2.3 Materials: Program disk (5.25" and 3.5" versions), data disk, 386-page textbook Price: $59.95 System Requirements: hard disk with 5MB free space, 384K RAM, DOS 2.0 or higher Effectiveness: Good User Friendliness: Good Documentation: Excellent
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 143-146. [Abstract] [PDF]

: Software Reviews : CoVis Publisher: CoHort Software, POB 1149, Berkeley, CA 94701; 510-524-9878 Year of Publication: 1992 Version Reviewed: 1.0 Materials: 1 diskette; 215-page manual Price: $395; student price $259 System Requirements: IBM PC or compatible, 512K memory, approximately 2MB disk space; graphics card Effectiveness: Good User Friendliness: Very Good Documentation: Very Good
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 146-147. [Abstract] [PDF]

: Software Reviews : Simstat Publisher: Normand Peladeau, Provalis Research, 5000 Adam St., Montreal QC, Canada H1V 1W5; 713-524-6394; FAX 713-524-6398 Year of Publication: 1993 Version Reviewed: 2.1 Materials: Simstat statistical program, hard-copy documentation (Simstat user's guide) Price: $60.00 (licensed version); volume discounts and site license pricing available; (shareware version) $6.99 (plus $4.00 shipping and handling); credit card and shareware orders: Public Software Library, POB 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705; 800-242-4775 System Requirements: IBM compatibles, MS-DOS 2.0 or higher, 356KB free RAM, 1.5MB hard-disk space, mouse and math coprocessor are optional Effectiveness: Excellent User Friendliness: Excellent Documentation: Excellent
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 147-149. [Abstract] [PDF]

: Software Reviews : Testimate Publisher: idv Datenanalyse und Versuchsplanung, Wessobrunner Strasse 6, D-82131 Gauting/München, Germany; tel. 49 89 850 80 01; SciTech, 2231 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614; 312-472-0444 Year of Publication: 1992 Version Reviewed: 5.1.2 Materials: One 3.5" program disk (also available on 5.25" disks), Testimate 5.1 handbook, Testimate examples manual, program and printer installation manual; and available by request, Testimate val idation monograph Price: $395 (academic price); $695 (commercial price); additional copies are $195/395, though a site license agreement is available at a reduced price Machine Specificity: IBM-PC, AT, 386, 486, and other 100%-compat ible machines System Requirements: Requires hard-disk installation and uses ap proximately 1MB of storage and 640KB of RAM. Operates under MS DOS from version 2.11 through version 3.3 and version 5.0, or DR- DOS from version 3.0 through 5.0, or OS/2 version 2.0. Supports all graphics cards and coprocessors, though a coprocessor is not necessary. According to the authors, all commercially available printers, except Postscript printers without emulation, are supported, and any printer not supported will be configured free of charge. Effectiveness: Excellent User Friendliness: Good if 100% IBM-compatible equipment is used, otherwise poor Documentation: Excellent validation studies; good manual and installation documents
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 149-152. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

: Book Reviews : The Power of Improv for Windows Stephen L. Nelson Publisher: Sybex, Inc., 2021 Challenger Dr., Alameda, CA 94501 Year of Publication: 1993 Length: 699 pages plus floppy disk containing 25 financial-management models Price: $34.95 The Improv 2 for Windows Handbook Denise Martineau, Patricia Quinn, and L. John Ribar Publisher: Osborne McGraw Hill, 2600 Tenth St., Berkeley, CA 94710 Length: 473 pages Price: $27.95
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 153-155. [Abstract] [PDF]

: Book Reviews : PC Magazine Guide to Connectivity, second edition Publisher: Ziff-Davis Press Year of Publication: 1992 Length: 463 pages Price: $39.95 (includes two diskettes of network applications and utilities
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 155-157. [Abstract] [PDF]

: Book Reviews : Microsoft Access: Inside & Out Mary Campbell Publisher: Osborne/McGraw Hill Year of Publication: 1992 Length: 707 pages Price: $27.95
Social Science Computer Review 1994 12: 157-159. [Abstract] [PDF]

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