Computers as an Instrument for Data Analysis

Muller, Mervin E.

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“…See CR0STAB2 [16] and Muller [12]. Several other well known systems provide capabilities which^in essence will accomplish the functions intended for SCALE when performing tabulations of «-way frequency counts; for example, BMDP [1], P-STAT [14], and SPSS [15].…”

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An approach to multidimensional data array processing by computer

Muller

1977

Commun. ACM

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Some recent work on the development of generalpurpose computer-based statistical and data processing capabilities for handling multidimensional arrays of data is presented. Attention is first given to some of the general problems of multidimensional table and array processing. This is followed by a summary of some recent developments in array processing capabilities at the World Bank, in particular, the system identified as WRAPS (World Bank Retrieval and Array Processing System).

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An approach to multidimensional data array processing by computer

Muller

1977

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The design of social science software

Blackburn¹

1980

Computers & Education

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Computer Applications in Teaching Econometrics

Kraft

1973

Decision Sciences

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In most econometrics courses the students are given limited exposure to the empirical applications of econometric theory. The use of canned programs would make it possible to cover more applied econometric work, and help prepare the students for more empirical work. The computer can be a valuable teaching aid for both instructor and student. The students will also gain valuable experience in the area of computer assisted data analysis.This paper discusses many of the programs appropriate for use in econometrics courses. Examples of problems using programs, and several alternative outlines of possible courses in applied econometrics are presented. COMPUTER PROGRAMSThis section will outline several of the available program packages and specialty programs. The computer is viewed primarily as an instrument of data analysis for applying previously developed subroutines rather than developing new algorithms. On this basis, computer applications for data analysis are used for summarization, estimation, and control.Summarization, refers to the computer as an instrument for transforming and preparing data before any econometric techniques are applied. This usually involves simple arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In performing these arithmetic operations the student has two options-writing his own programs in Fortran and PL1 or using programs in which these options are built in. The option used in the class depends on the sophistication and the level of the course (undergraduate or graduate).The second phase of computer assisted data analysis is estimation. Estimation refers to the application of canned programs to perform some particular econometric operation. Ordinary least-squares dummy variables, seemingly unrelated regressions, and maximum likelihood are a few of these operations.

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Computers as an Instrument for Data Analysis

Cited by 3 publications

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An approach to multidimensional data array processing by computer

An approach to multidimensional data array processing by computer

The design of social science software

Computer Applications in Teaching Econometrics

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