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ERIC Number: EJ405651
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0888-6504
Networking the Home and University: How Families Can Be Integrated into Proximate/Distant Computer Systems.
Watson, J. Allen; And Others
Journal of Research on Computing in Education, v22 n1 p107-17 Fall 1989
Describes study that was conducted to determine the feasibility of networking home microcomputers with a university mainframe system in order to investigate a new family process research paradigm, as well as the design and function of the microcomputer/mainframe system. Test instrumentation is described and systems' reliability and validity are examined. (12 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Family Involvement, Family Role, Higher Education, Hypothesis Testing, Microcomputers, Modems, Questionnaires, Reliability, Research Methodology, Use Studies, Validity
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Computer Users; Home Computers; Mainframe Computers; Workstations