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Westbrook, Lynn – Library & Information Science Research, 1994
Examines the basic tenets of qualitative, or naturalistic, research methods in terms of their grounding in social science and their value to library and information science research. Topics discussed include the research problems; data collection, including interviews; data analysis, including content analysis; theory development; and ensuring…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Data Analysis, Integrity, Interviews