Microcomputer Software Analysis for Performing Statistical Analysis

by Peter Hernon

This book discusses the importance of library decision making drawing upon data collected or compiled by library staff. It encourages librarians to assess the organizational information resources at their disposal, and to consider another use of microcomputers -- to develop management information or decision support systems.Specifically, the following objectives are to assist libraries and researchers needing guidance in selecting software that analyzes data and reports the application of statistical tests; to identify and discuss important issues related to the selection and application of microcomputer statistical analysis software; to identify uses of statistical analysis software and offer recommendations about the use for library decision making; to place statistical analysis packages in proper context along with their relationship to other types of software; to guide libraries in the use of selected statistics, the interpretation of computer generated printout, and the presentation of data for effective planning and decision making; and to identify selected writing concerning statistical analysis software and the effective presentation of data.

311 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1988