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Peer reviewedCochran, Nancy – Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, 1979
A dependency on correlational data allows one to avoid theory building and even to avoid defining terms. The social science community is being seduced by data and would do well to resist what is available simply because of its ease of tabulation and redundancy. (RL)
Descriptors: Correlation, Information Utilization, Social Indicators, Social Science Research
And Others; Byrd, Gary D. – Library Journal, 1979
Summarizes use statistics for the first year of search activity for the Kansas City Libraries Metropolitan Information Network (MINET). Included are databases searched, types of participating libraries, patron status, search systems used, charges, nonpaid searches, and referrals. (SW)
Descriptors: Databases, Documentation, Information Utilization, Libraries
Peer reviewedWarner, Edward S.; Anker, Anita L. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1979
Presents a method of using library patrons' perceived needs for titles as a means of ascribing scholarly journal collection support and costs to academic programs. (Author/FM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Information Needs, Information Utilization
Peer reviewedWalberg, Herbert J.; Genova, Wllliam J. – Journal of Educational Research, 1982
Variables that affect the use of knowledge gained by educators at workshops were investigated. Knowledge use is significantly associated with: (1) school climate variables such as staff treatment, goal direction, and problem solving; and (2) workshop features such as clear explanations, job relevance, and amount and qualities of instruction. (FG)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Utilization, Inservice Teacher Education
