Use of Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences and Librarianship

Authors

  • Nazan Özenç Uçak Hacettepe University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Information Management

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15612/BD.2000.421

Keywords:

Research methods in social sciences, Qualitative research methods in social sciences and librarianship

Abstract

In this paper, research methods used in social sciences. Especially in librarianship are examined. Qualitative and quantitative research methods are compared. Differences between the two approaches are pointed out along with the strenghts and weaknesses of each methodology. The characteristics of qualitative research methods are examined in detail. Major content analysis studies that evaluate the use of both quantitative and qualitative research methods in Turkish librarianship are summarized.

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2000)

Published

2000-10-31

How to Cite

Özenç Uçak, N. (2000). Use of Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences and Librarianship. Information World, 1(2), 255-279. https://doi.org/10.15612/BD.2000.421

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2000)

Section

Refereed Articles
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