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@Article{Herrmann:1994:ISB,
  author =       "Nira Herrmann and Jeffrey L. Popyack",
  title =        "An integrated, software-based approach to teaching
                 introductory computer programming",
  journal =      j-SIGCSE,
  volume =       "26",
  number =       "1",
  pages =        "92--96",
  month =        mar,
  year =         "1994",
  CODEN =        "SIGSD3",
  DOI =          "https://doi.org/10.1145/191033.191068",
  ISSN =         "0097-8418 (print), 2331-3927 (electronic)",
  ISSN-L =       "0097-8418",
  bibdate =      "Sat Nov 17 18:57:24 MST 2012",
  bibsource =    "http://portal.acm.org/;
                 http://www.math.utah.edu/pub/tex/bib/sigcse1990.bib",
  abstract =     "We have developed a course in scientific and
                 statistical programming consisting of an introduction
                 to computer programming and data analysis concepts
                 using a variety of software packages. This approach
                 addresses the problems inherent in introducing
                 programming to non-computer science majors,
                 particularly those in engineering, the sciences, and
                 the social sciences where computing and statistical
                 data analysis techniques are essential professional
                 tools, as well as to computer science majors with
                 minimal or nonexistent programming backgrounds. Key
                 programming concepts are introduced, including
                 variables and identifiers, absolute versus relative
                 addresses, assignment statements, IF/THEN/ELSE
                 statements, nested and compound IF statements, truth
                 tables, precedence of operations, use of built-in and
                 user-defined functions, dummy variables, passing by
                 value and reference, the importance of order in
                 specifying input to functions, modular program design,
                 subprograms, debugging and testing techniques,
                 properties of good programs, and iterative loops.
                 Elementary statistical concepts and data analyses are
                 covered within a computing environment context that
                 emphasizes data analysis and interpretation of results.
                 Assignments and examples are developed in collaboration
                 with the students' major departments to insure
                 relevance and interest to the students.",
  acknowledgement = ack-nhfb,
  fjournal =     "SIGCSE Bulletin (ACM Special Interest Group on
                 Computer Science Education)",
  journal-URL =  "http://portal.acm.org/browse_dl.cfm?idx=J688",
}

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