GURU: A Computer Program for Analyzing Categorized Data.

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Abstract:

The objective of the present effort was to develop an efficient computer program to analyze the data generated by use of semi-structured data collection techniques such as ECHO. A review of software packages, both those developed at NAVPERSRANDCEN and those available commercially, revealed that no program existed which satisfied the project requirements. Therefore, the development of a comprehensive computer program was undertaken. This program was designed to satisfy the data analysis requirements of the ongoing ECHO project and to be useful to other investigators employing open-ended question techniques such as ECHO. A computer program called GURU was developed. The program provides extensive descriptive statistics of categorized data and allows great flexibility in comparing various groups of respondents as well as different classifications of the same data.

Author(s):
Riedel, James A. ; Dodson, Janet D.
Author Organization(s):
NAVY PERSONNEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical note,
Pagination:
0060

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NPRDC-TN-77-4, SBI-AD-F630 058
Task Number(s):
PF55521021
Project Number(s):
F55521
Monitor Series:
AD-F630 058
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*Computer program documentation, *Statistical data, *Psychological tests, Computer programs, Statistical samples, Response, Attitudes(Psychology), Judgement(Psychology), Data processing, Punched cards
Field(s)/Group(s):
Psychology, Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware
Keyword(s):
ECHO technique, GURU, Data analysis requirements, Attitude assessment technique, Open ended question techniques, PE62763N, WU0301, SBI4
Report Date:
1976 Dec 01