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Digest of Education Statistics, 2012. NCES 2014-015 [Appendix A: Guide to Sources; Appendix B: Definitions; Appendix C: Index of Table Numbers]
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Snyder, Thomas D.; Dillow, Sally A. – National Center for Education Statistics, 2013
The 2012 edition of the "Digest of Education Statistics" is the 48th in a series of publications initiated in 1962. The "Digest" has been issued annually except for combined editions for the years 1977-78, 1983-84, and 1985-86. Its primary purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field…
Descriptors: School Statistics, Definitions, Tables (Data), Longitudinal Studies
Digest of Education Statistics, 2011. NCES 2012-001 [Appendix A: Guide to Sources; Appendix B: Definitions; Appendix C: Index of Table Numbers]
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Snyder, Thomas D.; Dillow, Sally A. – National Center for Education Statistics, 2012
The 2011 edition of the "Digest of Education Statistics" is the 47th in a series of publications initiated in 1962. The "Digest" has been issued annually except for combined editions for the years 1977-78, 1983-84, and 1985-86. Its primary purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Error Patterns
Determination of Sample Size and Selection of the Sample: Concepts, General Sources, and Software.
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Hernon, Peter – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Provides an introduction to sampling, determination of sample size, and selection of the actual sample that would be useful for librarians conducting research and evaluation studies. Highlights include sampling method, sampling error, confidence level, and microcomputer software packages that help determine sample size. (Contains 26 references.)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Library Research
A Correlation Method for Collecting Reference Statistics.
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Lochstet, Gwenn; Lehman, Donna H. – College & Research Libraries, 1999
Describes a correlation method for calculating reference statistics using weekly door counts that was tested at the University of South Carolina while studying a sampling technique for collecting reference statistics. Results indicate this method may offer libraries an accurate and less time-consuming procedure for keeping reference statistics.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Correlation, Higher Education, Library Research
Use of Statistics by Librarians.
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Christensen, John O. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Description of common errors found in the statistical methodologies of research carried out by librarians, focuses on sampling and generalizability. The discussion covers the need to either adapt library research to the statistical abilities of librarians or to educate librarians in the proper use of statistics. (15 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Generalizability Theory, Higher Education, Library Education
A Comparative Examination of Demand-Adjusted Shelf Availability Parameters Using Last Circulation Date, Acquisition Date and Imprint Date. Research Report Number 2.
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Schwarz, Philip – 1982
A theoretical model proposed by Paul Kantor for determining shelf availability for library materials by checking a small sample of items drawn from the checklist against the stacks and circulation records is applied to a working environment, and the following considerations are examined: (1) time required to apply the model to a working library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Circulation, Library Materials
Assessment Information and the Library: The Case of a Multi-Site, Multi-Client Service.
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Bunda, Mary Anne – 1992
Most institutions of higher education have a mission that specifically addresses three areas: instruction, research, and service. The repertoire of activities and the complexity of the goals of the University Library mirror the goals of the institution, the academic units, and the faculty. The clients of the library are the students, the faculty,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems