Feasibility of and Design Parameters for a Computer-Based Attitudinal Research Information System

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Abstract:

A study was conducted to determine the feasibility of developing a computer-based attitudinal research information system RIS for the field of Navy personnel research. At present most data bases for Navy personnel and attitude research are not now retrievable and usable for secondary analysis or trend analysis. This report also contains recommendations regarding how such a system should be designed, implemented, and administered. Literature reviews in several topic areas are presented, including information science, computer methodology, human factors considerations in on-line system design, and cost- benefit analysis. Specifically, the following subjects are addressed information needs and requirements of Navy personnel researchers and managers, information indexing alternatives, data base design alternatives, the operational interface between users and a computer-based information system, system design and implementation requirements for an attitudinal RIS, and cost- benefit considerations. A selected listing and description of social science data archives is included as well as a partial inventory of data bases that are candidates for inclusion in an attitudinal RIS.

Author(s):
Ramsey-klee, Diane M. ; Richman, Vivian ; Wiederhold, Gio
Author Organization(s):
R-K RESEARCH AND SYSTEM DESIGN MALIBU CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0252

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NPRDC-TR-76-9
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-74-C-0396
Project Number(s):
NR-170-769
Monitor Series:
TR-76-9, NPRDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_2.1.3_Task and Monitor Resources; JCA_2.1.1_Define and Prioritize Requirements; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*ATTITUDES(PSYCHOLOGY), *DATA BASES, BENEFITS, COST ANALYSIS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, NAVAL PERSONNEL, ONLINE SYSTEMS, PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL SCIENCES, SUBJECT INDEXING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science, Psychology, Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Report Date:
1975 Aug 01