Publisher's Synopsis
Based on extensive teaching, this book is written with the conviction that statistical methods are within reach of all students and practising library and information professionals. Tools and techniques are explained in simple terms and the reader needs no more than basic mathematical skills and a pocket calculator. The book aims to show the relevance and value of statistics in everyday library and information management.;This edition has been revised and expanded to include: sources of statistical data and what librarians might do with them; more practical library-based examples; and new sections on key features such as correlation and analysis of variance.
