SR-115
ERLGB DATA PROCESSING RESOURCES;
A BRIEFING BOOK
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
GULF BREEZE, FL 32561
EPAX
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April 1985
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION i
I. DEC POP 11/70 1-1
II. NCC IBM 2-1
III. HEWLETT PACKARD 3-1
IV. TEKTRONIX 4-1
V. IBM PC's 5-1
VI. OTHER RESOURCES
A. LIBRARY 6-1
B. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS 6-5
C. WORD PROCESSING 6-8
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INTRODUCTION
The following report will acquaint you with the data processing
resources at the EPA, Gulf Breeze Laboratory. It is written in outline
form for ease of accessibility. The following topic headings are covered
by each system or service in the report:
A. WHO HAS ACCESS?
This may also include additional information or limitations
related to this area.
B. SERVICES PROVIDED
These will vary depending on the system covered.
C. WHAT MANUALS AND/OR DOCUMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE?
A listing of all printed materials and their location.
D. FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE AND/OR INSTRUCTION
Identifies the system or department manager for further assistance.
E. NOTES TO USERS
A catchall ofnewsworthy information, directly related to user's
of the concerned system or service.
These topics should inform the reader adequately to determine
which system or service is appropriate for his/her need. It is not
intended as a tutorial, but should be viewed in the nature of a directory.
To request additional copies of this report, or to make future
additions or changes, please see the CSC Site Manager, Mr. Russ Ryder.
His office is located in the Computer Building, building 24.
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DEC POP 11/70
The DEC POP 11/70 is the primary computer resource used at ERLGB.
It provides services to administration, scientists, the Library
and other EPA branches; it is also the link to the NCC IBM. It is central
to all data processing activity of the laboratory and is accessible from
virtually all locations on the Island.
The Computer Resource Group staffs the POP 11/70 and
encourages EPA and contract employees to take advantage of the many
services it offers; whether it is adopting pre-existing programs or
developing new programs to suit a particular need.
The following will show some of the options available for use.
If further, more specific information is needed contact the System
Manager, Lin Donnalley.
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A. WHO HAS ACCESS TO THE SYSTEM?
The POP 11/70 is available to all EPA and contract employees.
An account is necessary before access to the computer is granted.
An account may be established by seeing the System Manager,
Lin Donnalley. She will give you a password to protect programs
and data and will brief you on backups and security features which
are followed to ensure the integrity of data collection and analysis,
B. SERVICES PROVIDED
1. Language Compilers
a. Fortran IV-PLUS
b. Fortran 77
c. MACRO-11 Assembler
d. BASIC
2. Utility Programs
a. SORT
Allows data to be sorted in ascending or descending order.
b. DATATRIEVE
This program allows the following:
0 data input
0 data updating
0 report generation
3. EPA Standard Systems Software
a. Interactive Application System (IAS)
This is the operating system that supports the users of the
POP 11/70. It includes IAS Program Development System (PDS)
which allows you to:
0 create
0 edit
0 manipulate files
0 access devices
0 compile and run programs
b. INFORM-11
Very useful data base management system that allows you to
write a list of procedures into a file which can be executed
by a unique name. Some of the procedures allowed are:
0 data entry
0 retrieval
* verification
0 statistical analysis
p reporting
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0 management of data
The INFORM-11 is a significant and accessible resource which
is very easy to use.
c. Command Language Interpreter (CLI)
This is a task program that transposes user-friendly commands
into machine language that is meaningful to the computer for
execution. PDS is a CLI.
d. Forms Translator and Data Entry Processor (DEP)
This allows a programmer to design formatted data entry
screens. It also allows duplication of currently used
forms on the CRT.
4. Application Programs
a. PLOT PROGRAMS
0 General plotting (GPLOT)
allows the choice of:
how nany sets of data to run at once
normal or logarithmic curves
plot types for each set of data
names for each set of data
symbols used to designate plot points
grid to section graph
minimum and maximum scale values
interpolation
sending graph to plotter
0 Regression plotting (RPLOT)
allows the choice of:
how many sets of data to run at once
transforming data with selected functions
minimum and maximum scale values
sending graph to plotter
0 Mean and Standard Deviation plotting (MPLOT)
allows the choice of:
how many sets of data to run at once
use of archived or new data sets
transforming data with selected functions
arithmetic or geometric mean
minimum and maximum scale values
names for data sets
plotting of all points
having standard deviation points plotted
plotting types
symbols to indicate plot points
normal or logarithmic data types
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b. PROBIT
Designed to investigate the effect of a chemical on the
environment when conducting toxicity studies, PROBIT
linearizes the integrated normal sigmoid curve.
c. LOGIT
Designed to investigate the effect of a chemical on the
environment when conducting toxicity studies, LOGIT
linearizes the logistic sigmoid curve.
d. BIOFAC
BIOFAC is a program that characterizes the rates of uptake
and clearance of chemicals in aquatic organisms. It
generates optimal estimates of the rate of constants from
a set of sequential time-concentration data. This program
because of its size, is executed through the NCC IBM,
using data acquired locally.
NOTE: The application programs stated above are programs already
written. The POP 11/70 is not limited to running only these
programs. Programs can be written to serve almost any purpose.
For further information see the System Manager, Lin Donnalley.
5. Input/Output services provided
a. Input
0 Terminals are located in numerous places on the island.
These terminals are directly linked to the POP 11/70.
0 Tektronix terminals are located in building 27. These
terminals run the plot routines.
0 TI Hardcopy Portable Terminals may be checked out with
advanced notice from Lin Donnalley, the System Manager.
These utilize the services of the POP 11/70 from
places other than the Island, via a telephone.
0 Tapes are also available that have historical data on
them that may be used as data in programs.
b. Output
0 Available with the plot routines are the
Tektronix 4662 and 4663 plotters. These plotters
provide on site charting of graphs.
0 Medium speed band 300 lines per minute (LPM) line printer.
0 High speed drum 900 lines per minute (LPM) line printer.
c. Storage
0 There are two (2) 176 million byte capacity removable disks,
Two (2) unlimited capacity 9-track tapes drives.
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NOTE: There is a link between the POP 11/70 and NCC IBM, this
link to sends programs and data input and receives analytical
and report output.
There are also communication capabilities with all other
EPA labs through the POP 11/70.
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C. WHAT MANUALS AND/OR DOCUMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE?
1. The EPA POP 11/70 User's Manual
This provides a basic description of what is available, in
terms any user can understand, of EPA's standard hardware and
software configurations and will state which manual to refer
to for further information. This is a manual designed to
direct the user to more detailed information.
2. Manual Outline
This functions as a table of contents to each of the manuals
for further guidance to a particular subject of the POP 11/70.
This outline may be obtained by seeing the System Manager,
Lin Donnalley.
3. IAS PDS User's Guide
A guide to the use of file manipulation commands of PDS.
4. OATATRIEVE User's Guide
Describes information on DATATRIEVE in a more specific
manner, providing detailed information on the use of
DATATRIEVE to users.
5. INFORM-11 Reference Manual
Provides detailed information to the users of the INFORM-11
data base management system.
6. POP 11/70 Programmer Reference Manual
Includes detailed information on CLI software.
7. Data Entry Project Forms Definition Language
Implementation and reference manual for DEP
NOTE: The manuals are located in the Computer Building,
building 24.
D. FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE AND/OR INSTRUCTION
See the POP 11/70 System Manager, Lin Donnalley.
E. NOTES TO USERS:
1. The hours of operation for the PDP 11/70 are 24 hours a day,
with two exceptions:
a. Backups
Monday 4:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.
Wednesday 11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Thursday ll:30a.m. - l:00p.m.
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b. Preventive Maintenance
These hours will be notified on the CRT's sign-on screen
to notify users.
2. The POP 11/70 Support Staff includes the following:
a. System Manager - Lin Donnalley
b. Senior Programmer - Hank Misiak
c.. Computer Operator - Melanie Cumby
d. Data Entry Operator - Jo Ann Robison
3. In order to request work that relates to the POP 11/70,
a job request form should be filled out and approved by a branch
chief. The job request forms are for the initiators benefit,
they allow an organized method for the POP 11/70 staff to
ensure that the request was properly identified, authorized,
accepted and performed. The job request form may be obtained
in the Computer Building, building 24.
4. When a sign off message appears on the screen, please do so as
quickly as possible. Your cooperation in this effort will allow
operations required for the shut down to begin and end in a
minimum amount of time. Work on the computer may then be resumed
for all employees.
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NCC IBM
The IBM 3081 is provided for the EPA Laboratories by the National
Computer Center, (NCC), in Research Triangle Park in North Carolina.
Their mission is to aid EPA and contract employees in their administrative
and scientific duties in addition to the local support provided the DEC
PDP 11/70.
Software packages such as SAS and input/output services are provided
which would otherwise not be available. These will be listed with a
brief explanation of each in the section to follow.
There is a charge to the laboratory for use of the IBM. It should,
therefore, only be used when it has been determined that all other
resources of the laboratory cannot meet the user's needs. The system
manager will assist you in this area should you have any questions.
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A. WHO HAS ACCESS TO THE SYSTEM?
The IBM is connected to the laboratory through a phone line
to the DEC POP 11/70. This connection is activated when the
number of jobs waiting to be sent reaches a minimum threshold
or until a job has remained in queue for a minmum amount of
time. Any-EPA or contract employee with a current DEC account
may access the IBM. Please see the system manager, Lin Donnalley
for job schedules and account information.
B. SERVICES PROVIDED
1. Software packages
a. Language Compilers
0 Fortran ° PL/1 **
0 COBOL ** ° BASIC
0 APL ** ° Assembler **
** NOTE: Not available on the DEC POP 11/70
b. Application Programs
The following is a list of some of these programs
and their uses as given in the NCC IBM User's Guide:
0 EASYTRIEVE
report generation
information retrieval
record updating/editing
matching and merging files
preprinted or customized forms
0 Statistical Analysis System (SAS)
linear and nonlinear regression
analyses of variance and covariance
multivariate analysis of variance
matrix manipulation
multiple and partial correlation coefficients
Spearman's and Kendall's correlation coefficients
frequency and crosstabulation tables
assorted printed and plotted output
0 Biomedical Computer Program (BMDP)
univariate statistics (mean, skewness) and
histograms
bivariate F and T tests and comparison of cells
scatter plots, probability plots
missing values estimates, patterns and correlations
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multiple linear, stepwlse, best subsets,
principle component and polynomial regression
as well as nonlinear regression
nonparameter statistical analysis, canonical
correlations, discriminant analysis
cluster analysis on^cases, variables or blocks
Plotting and Graphics Systems
setting the contents of the communication vector
placing scaling marks on a plot
advancing and terminating frames
2. Input/Output Services
a. On the IBM:
0 unlimited disk storage on and off line
* laser printer
for larger printouts
these are mailed to users
0 calcomp plotter
plots are mailed to users
b. On the DEC POP 11/70:
0 high speed drum 900 lines per minute (LPM) line printer
0 medium speed band 300 LPM line printer
0 Tektronix 4662 and 4663 plotters
0 two 176 megabyte disk drives
0 two 9 track tape drives
C. WHAT MANUALS AND/OR DOCMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE?
1. The NCC/IBM Users Guide
Provides more detailed information on software and
support available from the IBM and NCC personnel.
Available in the Computer Building, building 24.
2. NCC/IBM Newsletter
Documents any changes or additions to IBM software,
operations or services. Copies are available from
the CSC Secretary, Corky Lynch.
3. Reference manuals for the operation of the IBM are
maintained locally at NCC.
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D. FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE AND/OR INSTRUCTION
Please see your System Manager, Lin Donnalley.
E. NOTES TO USERS
1. Hours the IBM is available:
M - F 6:00am - 5:00am
Sat 6:00am - 3:30pm
For holidays; see newsletter.
2. The DEC is your link to the IBM, therefore, users must
be aware of schedules of operation locally as well.
It is available 24 hours a day except for the following:
a. Backups
Monday 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Wednesday 11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Thursday ll:30a.m. - l:00p.m.
b. Monthly tape backups
These times are subject to change but are only
taken after lab hours when the computer is not
in use.
c. Preventive maintenance
Also subject to change. Notices are printed
on CRT's to inform users.
3. Save costs for the IBM by using batch streams to
execute jobs.
4. Costs for the IBM are 25-50% less if jobs are run overnite
or on weekends. Use this savings whenever possible. See
your system manager for the necessary changes to your job
card JCL.
5. Should NCC be responsible for a job failure a refund is
available for costs charged to the laboratory in connection
with that job. Please bring your "bombed job" printouts
to the System Manager so th.is may be determined.
6. NCC provides a very dedicated user support committee.
Should you wish to express requests, enhancements,
problems or assistance, please see the System Manager
so your suggestions may be brought to their attention.
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HEWLETT PACKARD 3357
The Hewlett Packard multiprocessor offers a continuous real-time
facility necessary for many experimental applications. This means data
doesn't wait for access to the processor. Due to time-sharing utilization
and regular system shutdowns required for backups and preventive
maintenance, the DEC is not a primary resource for real-time processing
as it cannot guarantee return for additional information in a specified
amount of time. The Hewlett Packard is also used extensively for data
collection and manipulation, and for archiving analytical data.
The following describes the services provided by the Hewlett Packard
system and guides you for further assistance.
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C. WHAT MANUALS AND/OR DOCUMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE?
Complete documentation is available for all supported languages,
the operating environment and utilities.
1. HP 3357 Users' Guide
a basic guide to use the HP 3357 and a directory to specific
user manuals.
2. Software Update
current software updates and procedure.
NOTE: These manuals are located in the Computer Building,
building 24.
D. FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE
Please see the Systems Manager, Jim Moore.
E. NOTES TO USERS
1. The Hewlett Packard provides the user with raw data to identify
individual data points which can provide a more detailed analysis of
the processed output.
2. In the near future the Hewlett Packard will be linked to the DEC POP
11/70, providing all of the advantages of the DEC including NCC IBM,
SAS, and National Communications Network with all EPA labs and
locations.
3. The Hewlett Packard runs 24 hours a day, and is always available for
processing. During back-ups data collections are continued.
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TEKTRONIX 4051
The Tektronix 4051, located in the Wetlab Computer Room, is
dedicated to monitoring water quality parameters. These include raw
and filter seawater temperatures, raw, filter and control seawater
salinities, ph, dissolved oxygen and additionally, solar energy levels
striking the wetlab roof.
This monitoring enables researchers to determine that desired water
quality levels are maintained for wetlab experiments which will not
effect data results and analysis.
The system has been equipped with an uninterruptible power supply,
which has greatly increased dependability. Future additions, as they
become possible, will reduce downtime even further.
The following will provide additional information regarding the
TEK 4051 and will direct you for further assistance.
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A. WHO HAS ACCESS TO THE SYSTEM?
Because 1t is dedicated to water quality monitoring, the TEK 4051
is only accessed for operations and maintenance purposes by computer
personnel. Of course data collected by the system is available to
all EPA and Contract employees for analysis, graphics and report
output as desired.
B. SERVICES PROVIDED
1. Monitored data available from March 1983.
2. Graph of water quality parameters for current 24 hour period.
3. Two and three dimenisional plots from data of the host
a. Salinity
0 raw
0 filtered
0 control
b. Temperature
0 raw
0 filtered
c. PH
d. Dissolved oxygen
e. Solar
C. WHAT MANUALS AND/OR DOCUMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE?
1. A laboratory notebook is provided for logging system
downtime.
2. Procedures for bringing the system back up are posted above
the terminal
3. Reference and operators manuals as well as equipment and
device manuals are available for programming and operations
need.
NOTE: These manuals may be found in the Wetlab Computer Room.
D. FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE AND/OR INSTRUCTION
For output requests, reporting problems or further inquiry,
see Hank Misiak, Russ Ryder or Jo Ann Robison.
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E. NOTES TO USERS
An additional TEKTRONIX 4051 is located in building 27. The primary
use of the system is software development and plotting of wetlab data,
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IBM PC's
Art IBM PC XT and two PC JR's are currently located at the EPA
laboratory. Due to the dedicated nature of their application they are
generally unavailable to employees outside of their designated department,
The possibility exists that additional IBM Personal Computers will be
available to EPA employees in the future; therefore, information on
their current use could be valuable.
The following explains the current applications of the IBM Personal
Computers being used at EPA.
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A. WHO HAS ACCESS?
1. The PC XT 1s used by administration personnel under the supervision
of Connie Shoemaker.
2. a. A PC JR is used by the Department of Extramural Affairs under
the supervision of Dr. Frank Wilkes.
b. A PC JR is used in the Drilling Fluids program under the
supervision of Dr. Thomas Duke.
8. SERVICES PROVIDED
1. a. The PC XT provides administration personnel with
0 budget planning
0 personnel listings
8 ability to transmit and receive information from
other computers
0 record storage
0 data analysis
b. The PC JR is used by the Extramural Affairs Department for
0 program planning
0 tracking of Program Planning documents
0 word processing
0 ability to transmit and receive information from
other computers
0 record storage
0 data analysis
c. The PC JR used in the Drilling Fluids Program is in the
implementation phase.
2. SOFTWARE PACKAGES
The following is a list of the software available on the PC XT
and the PC JR's. Note the availability of each:
a. PC-DOS
an operating system with disk features. Available on all
three systems.
b. BASIC
the Basic Language interpreter provides the user with .
the resource to create software as needed for individual
applications. Available on all three systems.
C. LOTUS 1-2-3
a spreadsheet program with graphics and data management
capabilities. This is available for Extramural Affairs on
cartridge and on disk for Administration.
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d. WORDSTAR
a word processing program with text editing and
manipulation. Available for the PC XT and the PC JR in
Administration.
e. DBASE-III
a data base management system. Available only on the PC XT.
f. CROSSTALK
a communication program with terminal emulation. Available
for the PC XT and the PC JR in Administration.
g. IBM FILING ASSISTANT
Available on Dr. Dukes PC JR.
h. IBM WRITING ASSISTANT
Available on Dr. Duke PC JR.
3. INPUT/OUTPUT
a. PC XT
0 256KB memory
0 10M8 fixed disk
0 360KB dual density, dual sided, soft sector diskette
drive
0 character display monitor
0 high quality dot matrix printer with graphics capability
0 1200 baud smart modem
b. PR JR in Administration
0 128KB memory
0 360KB dual density, dual sided, soft sector diskette
drive
0 2 loadable cartridge receptacles (Cartridges are programmed
ROM that can be loaded. These programs are often too
large to normally run in available memory if loaded
from disk.)
0 monochrome display
0 dot matrix printer
c. PC JR in Drilling Fluids program
0 128KB memory
* 360KB dual density, dual sided, soft sector diskette
drive
0 2 loadable cartridge receptacles (Cartridges are
programmed ROM that can be loaded. These programs
are often too large to normally run in available
memory if loaded'from disk.)
0 color graphics display
0 dot patrix printer
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C. WHAT MANUALS AND/OR DOCUMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE?
1. Manuals are available for each of the software packages used by
all three PC systems.
a. LOTUS 1-2-3
b. DBASE-III
c. Wordstar
d. Crosstalk
e. IBM PC Basic
f. EPA IBM PC XT User's Guide
g. Okidata Printer User's Guide
h. IBM Filing Assistant
1. IBM Writing Assistant
j. Hayes Smart Modem
2. The manual for the PC JR used by Or. Duke are located in
bui.lding 15. The other manuals are located on the second
floor in the Administration Building with the PC XT.
D. FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE
1. Should you feel you have a valid application for the PC XT or
-the PC JR please see Connie Shoemaker or Dr. Frank Wilkes
respectively.
2. Should further information be desired of an individual nature
please see the Senior Programmer, Hank Misiak in the computer
building.
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E. NOTES TO USERS
1. An electronic bulletin board is available through E-Mail to
connected terminals providing users with current IBM PC
classified Information, book reviews, and up-to-date IBM PC
news.
2. Infrequent users of the IBM Personal Computers should obtain
their own diskette media so data entered and manipulated can
be held in the security of the user's posession.
3. It is also recommended that "backups" or copies be made for
additional security.
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THE LIBRARY
The Library is the information center for the laboratory which
fully integrates data processing resources. The on-line library system
has provided the ability to retrieve and organize vast amounts of
information not previously accessible by manual methods.
The following will explain what services are available
through the library and will direct you for further assistance.
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A. WHO HAS ACCESS?
The library 1s available to all EPA and contract employees.
Students Involved 1n the stay-in-school program and public
patrons are allowed to use the materials on the premise, but
may not remove them from the library.
2. The library on-Hne resources are accessible only by library
personnel with the exception of the ERLGB contribution database.
This will be discussed In notes to users, page 6-4.
3. A library Index, available to all patrons, contains listings of
title, author and subject. Please see the library manager,
Susan Means, for access.
B. SERVICES PROVIDED
1. EPALIT Is a general data management resource which generates
the following services:
a. Library Holdings Database
0 printouts by title, author or subject
0 special reports such as journal Index or directory
of Hems In circulation
0 keyword analysis of titles and descriptive notes
b. ERLGB Contribution Database
0 a directory printout of:
bibliographic citations
author index
keyword title index
0 special bibliographies
c. Reprint Database
0 author index in bibliographic citation format
0 subject, title and keyword indices
0 author and subject specific Indices
0 catalogs personal reprints of the laboratory staff
NOTE: These reprints are owned by the individual scientist.
d. Library Notebook Database
0 control and retrieval of the research notebooks
0 maintain table of contents for each
e. Slide Collection Database
0 maintains description and circulation of the laboratory
slide collection.
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f. Thesaurus (of terms recommended for use in describing
published material)
0 a thesaurus of descriptors with hierarchial relationships
0 a listing of descriptors with relationships
0 a keyword-in-context listing of descriptor words
2. Access to national commercial databases
a. Dialog
This service provides access to over 200 databases. The
most frequently used are BIOSIS, (on-line version of
Biological Abstracts), Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries
Abstracts, Oceanic Abstracts, Enviroline, Pollution
Abstracts, CA Search (on-line version of Chemical
Abstracts), and the NTIS database.
b. National Library of Medicine (NLM)
This service provides access to databases in the medical,
biological, chemical and life sciences fields.
c. National Environmental Data Referral Service (NEDRES)
This is a directory database which Identifies the existence,
location, characteristics and availability of environmental
data held by federal, state and private organizations.
3. OCLC
Provides the library with on-line catologing capabilities and
links the library nationally to the interlibrary loan system.
This allows the library to locate and retrieve material not
available on-site as well as giving assistance to other libraries
who may have need for information stored at the laboratory.
d. Reference
All books, journals, papers and materials in the library
are available for use.
C. WHAT MANUALS AND/OR DOCUMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE?
1. Library Systems Users Manual
2. Computerized Library Systems both provide detailed
information and examples of EPALIT and the library
databases mentioned earlier.
3. OCLC Guide
4. Library Mission Statement
5. These materials are located in the library.
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D. FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE AND/OR INSTRUCTION
Please see the Library Manager, Susan Means or the Library
Assistant, Alice Pool.
E. NOTES TO .USERS
1. Jhe ERLGB contribution system is directly accessible via any DEC
connected terminal to all lab employees utilization of this
service is a benefit which will provide users with more immediate
Information and will allow more time for library personnel to
complete other duties.
2. The library staff asks that all requests for reprints please go
through the library so that a record may be made of the transaction,
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STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Statistical Analysis Is a critical element In determining
experimental evaluation. It is the basis for conclusions drawn from
data derived from an experiment. With the importance placed on
statistical analysis, the need for accuracy becomes obvious. The
services and data processing resources available at EPA provide the high
degree of accuracy and versatility necessary for complex statistical
analysis.
The following will expand on the Statistical Analysis resources
available and will direct you for further assistance.
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A. WHO HAS ACCESS TO THE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS RESOURCES?
1. The statistician and related data processing resources are
available to all EPA and contract employees.
B. SERVICES PROVIDED
1. The Statistician, Dr. Christine Deans, will assist users
In the following:
a. In the design phase of an experiment to ensure that measurable and
meaningful data are produced
b. in choosing accurate statistical analysis of statistical data
c. will review for accuracy, the manuscripts which make reference
to or inference from their results
2. SAS
is a general statistical analysis package provided by the
NCC ISM through the POP 11/70. It is readily available for
use by the Statistician. Some if the functions it provides
are analysis of variance, regression, categorical data analyses
and multivariate analysis (see NCC IBM). For details of these
and other functions, please refer to the SAS Users Guide.
3. PROBIT
is an easy to use statistical analysis program available
on the POP 11/70. It is used primarily for determining lethal
concentration calculations (LC50). (Note: Refer to page 1-3
for more application programs available on the POP 11/70.)
4. Input/Output Services
a. Data files currently stored on disk or tape may be
transferred to the IBM NCC for SAS analysis.
b. Data not currently stored on disk or tape may be input
by the data entry operator, (please see Notes To User's
NCC IBM, page 2-4)
c. The 4662 Plotter is used to produce charts from SAS
analysis. It is a single pen plotter. The pen may be
changed for different colors.
d. The 4663 Plotter is a two pen color plotter capable of
larger charts. It is also used to produce charts from SAS
analysis.
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e. A line printer is available for report output in the
computer room.
C. WHAT MANUALS AND/OR DOCUMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE?
1. A SAS User's Guide consisting of three volumes is available:
a. Basics - fundamentals of the SAS system; intro to DATA
and PROC steps; the syntax and use of SAS statements;
macros; systems options; procedures for descriptive
statistics, report writing and utilities.
b. Statistics - contains advanced statistical procedures in the
areas of regression, analysis of variance, categorical data
analyses, multivariate analysis, discriminant analysis,
clustering, scoring and matrix language.
c. SAS/Graphs User's Guide - a brief tutorial to aid the user
in selection and execution of the many SAS graph options.
NOTE: These manuals are available in the library.
2. PROBIT definitions and commands are found in the POP 11/70
Users Guides.
D. FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE AND/OR INSTRUCTION
Please see Statistician, Dr. Christine Deans.
E. NOTES TO USERS
1. To ensure accuracy and provide timely processing, data to be
entered by data entry operator should be on a standard data form,
2. For availability times and associated costs for SAS, please
refer to NCC IBM NOTES TO USERS, page 2-4.
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WORD PROCESSING
The Word Processing department utilizes EPA standard LEXITRON
word processing stations and other timely equipment. This enables
the lab to maintain a professional standard in document, manuscript,
letter and report output. The department also provides transmittals
between EPA locations through built in modems and the agency's electronic
mail system.
This section on the Word Processing Department will provide a look
at what is available and how to best utilize the facilities available.
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A. WHO HAS ACESS TO THE WORD PROCESSING SERVICE?
All EPA and contract employees have acess to the services the
Word Processing Department provides. The proper request forms
may be obtained from the Word Processing Department. The material
and request form should be submitted to Word Processing far enough
in advance to serve your needs in an orderly and efficient manner.
The Word Processing Department provides a service, access to the
equipment is only for Word Processing Personnel.
8. SERVICES PROVIDED
1. Typing - typing services are done using a dual.floppy dis^
Lexitron VT1303. Other equipment used along with the Lexitron
are in internal modem and a letter quality printer.
The typing services provided are:
a. Manuscripts
b. Documents
c. Letters
d. Reports
e. Memos
f. Envelopes
g. Invoices
NOTE: Typing is structured in Government style for a standard.
Alternative typing styles should be described by the
request form.
NOTE: For manuscripts submit an "Editorial Review Tracking System"
request form from word processing. For all other typing,
submit the "Job Request" form.
2. Graphics
a. Tables
b. Transparencies
c. View graphs
d. Slides
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3. Electronic Mail (E-mail)
Text may be sent or received from all EPA locations housing
agency standard facilities. Please submit a "Cover Memo for
Electronic Mail" when requesting this service.
C. WHAT MANUALS AND/OR DOCUMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE?
1. LEXITRON VT1303 Training Manual
2. Reference Manual
3. Communication Guide (for E-Mail)
4. All manuals and reqest forms are located in the Word Processinng
Department on the 2nd floor of building 1.
D. FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION AND/OR ASSISTANCE
See the Word Processing Manager, Maureen Stubbs.
E. NOTES TO USERS
1. Include, along with the proper form a typed or neatly printed
copy of what you want done.
2. The Word Processing department hours are:
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
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