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Publication Date: 1991
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Scientists and Information: I. Using Cluster Analysis to Identify Information Style.
Palmer, Judith
Journal of Documentation, v47 n2 p105-29 Jun 1991
Describes a study that used interviews to explore the influence of personality, subject discipline, and organizational structure on the information behavior of scientists. The use of cluster analysis to reveal groupings in the data is explained, computer use is examined, and gender differences are discussed. (60 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Classification, Cluster Analysis, Information Needs, Information Seeking, Information Utilization, Intellectual Disciplines, Interviews, Organizational Climate, Personality Traits, Questionnaires, Research Methodology, Scientists, Sex Differences, User Needs (Information)
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Language: English
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