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ERIC Number: EJ524765
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0193-0826
A Method for Taking a Reliable Statistical Sample of Reference Enquiries in a New Zealand Public Library System.
Cullen, Rowena; Gray, Alistair
Journal of Library Administration, v22 n1 p113-23 1995
Due to inaccuracies in method, public libraries consistently undermeasure their reference transactions. This article chronicles the process of developing ways to systematize the count. Results of a literature survey, merits of various sample sizes, sample selection, and calculations are all discussed. Appendices include a list of categories of inquiry and of representative numerical data. (BEW)
Descriptors: Error of Measurement, Foreign Countries, Library Statistics, Measurement Techniques, Public Libraries, Reference Services, Sample Size
Publication Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Accuracy; New Zealand
Note: Journal availability: The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice St., Binghamton, NY 13904-1580.