The use of computer‐monitored data in information science and communication research
Journal of the American Society for Information SciencePublished 1 July 1983
Ronald E. Rice, Christine L. Borgman
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The systems and the kinds of data now available are discussed along with advantages and disadvantages of using computer-monitored data.
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Abstract As computer‐based information retrieval and communication systems become more commonplace, researchers have a greater opportunity to evaluate the uses and impacts of new communication technologies. The systems and the kinds of data now available are discussed along with advantages and disadvantages of using computer‐monitored data.
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