In this unique and useful book, Liwen Vaughan clearly explains the statistical methods used in information science research, focusing on basic logic rather than mathematical intricacies. Her emphasis is on the meaning of statistics, when and how to apply them, and how to interpret the results of statistical analysis. Through the use of real-world examples, she shows how st In this unique and useful book, Liwen Vaughan clearly explains the statistical methods used in information science research, focusing on basic logic rather than mathematical intricacies. Her emphasis is on the meaning of statistics, when and how to apply them, and how to interpret the results of statistical analysis. Through the use of real-world examples, she shows how statistics can be used to improve services, make better decisions, and conduct more effective research. More than 80 helpful figures and tables, seven appendices, bibliography, and an index are included.
Statistical Methods for the Information Professional: A Practical, Painless Approach to Understanding, Using and Interpreting Statistics
In this unique and useful book, Liwen Vaughan clearly explains the statistical methods used in information science research, focusing on basic logic rather than mathematical intricacies. Her emphasis is on the meaning of statistics, when and how to apply them, and how to interpret the results of statistical analysis. Through the use of real-world examples, she shows how st In this unique and useful book, Liwen Vaughan clearly explains the statistical methods used in information science research, focusing on basic logic rather than mathematical intricacies. Her emphasis is on the meaning of statistics, when and how to apply them, and how to interpret the results of statistical analysis. Through the use of real-world examples, she shows how statistics can be used to improve services, make better decisions, and conduct more effective research. More than 80 helpful figures and tables, seven appendices, bibliography, and an index are included.
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Understandable overview of statistics with LIS examples
Maggie –
I would not be surviving this research methods course without Vaughan. She's clear, sassy, and let's you know what you need and what you can let the computers handle. Brilliant. I would not be surviving this research methods course without Vaughan. She's clear, sassy, and let's you know what you need and what you can let the computers handle. Brilliant.
Jen –
I read half of it as a text for class. Pretty technical stuff. eeeek. It's good to have an idea about all those things. I read half of it as a text for class. Pretty technical stuff. eeeek. It's good to have an idea about all those things.
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