Research methods in librarianship : techniques and interpretation - Harter, Stephen P. (New York : Academic Press, 1980)
1. Research and scientific method -- 2. Experimental research in librarianship : introduction to experimentation -- 3. Survey research in librarianship -- 4. Historical research in librarianship -- 5. Operations research in librarianship : quantitative approaches to the analysis of management problems -- 6. Additional research methods in librarianship -- 7. Measurement and statistical methods : an introduction -- 8. Graphical representation of data -- 9. Central tendency and variability -- 10. The normal distribution -- 11. Linear regression and correlation -- 12. Statistical significance and hypothesis testing -- 13. The computer and calculator as aids to research -- 14. Writing the research proposal -- 15. Writing the research report
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Keywords: Library science -- Research; Library science -- Research