Propositional Analysis: A Tool for Library and Information Science Research.

Allen, Bryce

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Publication Date: 1989

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Propositional Analysis: A Tool for Library and Information Science Research.

Allen, Bryce

Library and Information Science Research, v11 n3 p235-46 Jul-Sep 1989

Reviews the use of propositional analysis in library and information science research. Evidence that different analysts produce similar judgments about texts and use the method consistently over time is presented, and it is concluded that propositional analysis is a reliable and valid research method. An example of an analysis is appended. (32 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Content Analysis, Discourse Analysis, Information Science, Library Research, Reliability, Research Methodology, User Needs (Information)

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