Library and Information Science Ser.: Research Methods in Librarianship : Techniques and Interpretation by Charles H. Busha and Stephen P. Harter (1980, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherElsevier Science & Technology Books
ISBN-100121475506
ISBN-139780121475505
eBay Product ID (ePID)51736
Product Key Features
Number of Pages417 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameResearch Methods in Librarianship : Techniques and Interpretation
SubjectLibrary & Information Science / General, General
Publication Year1980
TypeTextbook
AuthorCharles H. Busha, Stephen P. Harter
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Social Science
SeriesLibrary and Information Science Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight26.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN79-008864
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal020.7/2
Table Of ContentScience and Librarianship:Research and Scientific Method.Methods of Research:Experimental Research in Librarianship: Introduction to Experimentation.Survey Research in Librarianship.Historical Research in Librarianship.Operations Research in Librarianship: Quantitative Approaches to the Analysis of Management Problems.Additional Research Methods in Librarianship.Descriptive Statistics:Measurement and Statistical Methods: An Introduction.Graphical Representation of Data.Central Tendency and Variability.The Normal Distribution.Inferential Statistics:Linear Regression and Correlation.Statistical Significance and Hypothesis Testing.Aids to Research:The Computer and Calculator as Aids to Research.Writing the Research Proposal.Writing the Research Report.Appendices:One-Thousand Random Digits.Statistical Symbols Used in the Text.Cumulative Normal Frequency Distribution.Percentage Points of the t-Distribution.Percentage Points of the Chi2 Distribution.References.Bibliographies.Subject Index.
SynopsisThis book is an introductory account of the rationale and methods for research in library and information science. Our goal is to provide practical and theoretical insights, as well as to discuss technical skills needed to plan research projects and to collect and analyze research data effectively. The work is directed toward several audiences and is designed to be used in various ways.