Content Analysis in Library and Information Science Research.

Allen, Bryce; Reser, David

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ERIC Number: EJ421718

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Content Analysis in Library and Information Science Research.

Allen, Bryce; Reser, David

Library and Information Science Research, v12 n3 p251-62 Jul-Sep 1990

Describes ways in which content analysis is being used in library and information science research. Methodological concerns are addressed, including selection of target documents, selection of samples to be analyzed, selection of categories for analysis, and elimination of researcher bias to assure reliability. (35 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Bias, Content Analysis, Library Research, Reliability, Research Methodology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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