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Abstract
This account of computational procedures followed by the Agricultural Economics Division,
Agricultural Marketing Service, is presented for readers interested in applications
of an electronic computer to statistical and economic problems. A brief description of
the machine is given to acquaint the reader with a few of the basic characteristics of this
mechanical assistant. AMS machine facilities are under the direction of V. H. Nicholson,
Chief of Data Processing in the Statistical Standards Division. His experienced
staff of programmers and machine operators readily provide valuable assistance to those
seeking machine aid. The author is one of several persons from other divisions who have
learned programming techniques under Mr. Nicholson's direction.