Qualitative research for the information professional : a practical handbook

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There is a long tradition of quantitative analysis in the information profession, but even the most seasoned professionals often find research design, execution, and evaluation intimidating. This companion volume to the authors' successful and highly-praised Qualitative Research for the Information Professional makes quantitative methods understandable and manageable. From research design to statistics, data evaluation to reporting, every phase of the process is covered. Additional chapters explore survey and experimental methodologies, the importance of relevant prior work, sample selection, adherence to method, and more. There is even guidance for studying data gathered from electronic resources. Each chapter includes focus questions, an introduction to the subject matter, clear explanations of complex issues, and relevant scenarios. … celý popis

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Hlavní autor:

G. E. Gorman, 1944-

Další autoři:

Peter Clayton, 1953-
Sydney J. Shep
Adela Clayton

Typ dokumentu:

Knihy

Rozsah:

xxi, 282 stran

Vydáno:

London : Facet Publishing, 2005

Vydání:

Second edition

Témata:

informační věda

kvalitativní výzkum

information science

qualitative research

příručky

handbooks and manuals

Fyzický popis:

xxi, 282 stran

ISBN:

978-1-85604-472-1