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Palmer, J. M. P. 1991. Scientists and information: I. Using cluster analysis to identify information style. Journal of Documentation. 47 (2), pp. 105-129. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb026873
Authors | Palmer, J. M. P. |
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Abstract | Semi‐structured, in‐depth interviews were used to explore the influence of personality, discipline and organisational structure on the information behaviour of biochemists, entomologists and statisticians working at an agricultural research station (n = 67). Cluster analysis was used to reveal groupings in the data. Library and document‐based activities did not differentiate individuals. Computer use, both for scientific work and information handling, and the degree of enthusiasm displayed for actively seeking information divided the population. Discipline, work role and time spent in the subject field and organisation were the most important determinants of information behaviour. There were some indications of male/female differences in information behaviour. A comparison of the groups obtained from the cluster analysis with a subjective classification showed the former to be more robust in later analysis. |
Year of Publication | 1991 |
Journal | Journal of Documentation |
Journal citation | 47 (2), pp. 105-129 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/eb026873 |
Open access | Published as non-open access |
Publisher's version | Copyright license Publisher copyright |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
01 Feb 1991 | |
Publisher | Emerald Group Publishing Ltd |
ISSN | 0022-0418 |
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