Accession Number:
AD0767196
Title:
Automatic Data Processing System and Procedures Computerized Academic Counseling System.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Corporate Author:
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF
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Report Date:
1973-06-01
Pagination or Media Count:
55.0
Abstract:
The report provides a technical analysis and review of a computerized academic counseling system CACS designed and constructed to assist counselors in guiding undergraduate college students toward the selection of optimal academic majors. Problem review and definition, system analysis, design rationale, methodological approach, measurement specifications, data base compilation, mathematical modeling, statistical results, and validation tests are presented in various degrees of detail. Counseling application directions, capabilities, and potential are described. Computerized academic counseling is discussed in the context of career success likelihood. Reccomendations for extending the approach to include additional aspects of career guidance are made. Modified author abstract
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Subject Categories:
- Humanities and History