Research methods play an extremely important role in studies. Statistical methods are
fundamental and vital for quantitative research. The authors of this paper investigated the …

Purpose The statistical method plays an extremely important role in quantitative research
studies in library and information science (LIS). The purpose of this paper is to investigate …

This study examines the extent to which inferential statistics were used in research articles
published between 2001 and 2005 in professional journals that academic and public …

Purpose–Quantitative methods, especially statistical methods, play an increasingly
important role in research of library and information science (LIS). For different journals, the …

Presents conceptual framework for library and information science research and analyzes
research methodology that has application for information science, using as example results …

Library and information science (LIS) is a very broad discipline, which uses a wide range of
constantly evolving research strategies and techniques. The aim of this chapter is to provide …

A total of 1162 research articles, published from 2001 to 2010 in three major journals of
library and information science (LIS), are analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively in order to …

This column continues a series on topics in research methodology, statistics, and data
analysis techniques for the library and information sciences. It discusses the basics of …

The use of appropriate methodology is a necessary component of reliable and valid
research. A comprehensive account of methods used in library and information science (LIS) …

A thorough understanding of the uses and applications of statistical techniques is integral in
gaining support for library funding or new initiatives. This resource is designed to help …