An Introduction to Information Science / Edition 1

by Roger Flynn

Overview

This book comprises an introduction to information as an external commodity; a data base that can be manipulated, retrieved, transmitted, and used. It is useful at an introductory undergraduate level and also for anyone who is new to the field of Information Science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824775087
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/22/1986
Series:	Books in Library and Information Science Series , #49
Pages:	808
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Flynn\, Roger

Table of Contents

"Introduction Information Science as Question-Answering Data Collection and Analysis Data Collection Methods Data Analysis Making Predictions Data Organization and Use Understanding the Data Estimating and Using Data Values Coding the Data Coding the Data Fields, Records, and Files Storing the Data File Structures The Inverted File Retrieving the Data Information Retrieval Systems The Use of Data and Base Management Systems Displaying the Data Data Display Writing Graphics Programs The Communication of Data Human Computer Dialogue The Communication Model Data Manipulation Numerical Techniques Text Processing Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Decision-Making Problem-Solving "