A Correlation Method for Collecting Reference Statistics.

Lochstet, Gwenn; Lehman, Donna H.

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ERIC Number: EJ582319

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Publication Date: 1999

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A Correlation Method for Collecting Reference Statistics.

Lochstet, Gwenn; Lehman, Donna H.

College & Research Libraries, v60 n1 p45-53 Jan 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. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Correlation, Higher Education, Library Research, Library Services, Library Statistics, Measurement Techniques, Reference Services, Sampling, Time Management

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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