H-Comp ReadMe.txt File


DESCRIPTION

H-Comp is a computer program that assists in calculating the
complexity of information (Scott's H) in a set of binary data.  H
has been used in social-psychological studies of people's
thoughts about themselves (self-complexity) and others.  H-Comp
allows users to input a data set, either by keyboard entry or
from an ASCII (plain text) file, and find the resulting H score.
The complete description of the program, as well as the algorithm
it employs, is contained in:

Nielsen, M. E. (1996). H-Comp: A program to calculate information 
   complexity. _Behavior_Research_Methods,_Instruments,_&_
   Computers,_28_(3), 483-485.

In order for the computations to be valid, data _must_ follow the
format specified in the above article.  


CONTENTS

There are two files that accompany this ReadMe.txt document.  The
first is the H-Comp.exe program, which runs under MS-DOS (R). 
The second is the program source code, which was then compiled 
using PowerBasic.


DISCLAIMER

H-Comp is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.  Michael
Nielsen and Georgia Southern University make no claims concerning
the accuracy or correctness of the computer code contained in, or
the results of the use of H-Comp and accompanying items.  The
entire risk as to the results and performance of H-Comp and
accompanying items is assumed by you.  If H-Comp and accompanying
items are defective, you, and not Michael Nielsen and/or Georgia
Southern University assume the entire cost of all necessary
servicing, repair or correction.


KNOWN HARDWARE LIMITATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

H-Comp has been used on IBM (R) and compatible computers running
under MS-DOS, with 256k or more RAM.


SUPPORT

This software is provided with partial support, meaning that some
questions will be answered as time permits.  Direct questions to:
Michael E. Nielsen, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA  30460-8041
mnielsen@gasou.edu