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A Model Of The Information Seeking And Decision Making Of Online Coin Buyers, Donald O. Case
A Model Of The Information Seeking And Decision Making Of Online Coin Buyers, Donald O. Case
Information Science Faculty Publications
Introduction. The Everyday Life Information Seeking approach suggests that much information behaviour takes place in non-work settings, for example in the pursuit of leisure activities such as hobbies. This study focuses on a community of collectors to examine how they gather information to decide whether to purchase an item for their collection when the target item has an ambiguous or deficient description.
Method. Manual scanning of eBay and other online discussion board for coin buyers led to 187 postings indicating an attempt to reach a purchase decision, or to authenticate a purchased coin, through solicitation or posting of advice.
Analysis. …
A Conceptual Framework Of Information Requirements For Scientists Using Human Biological Samples, Sujin Kim
A Conceptual Framework Of Information Requirements For Scientists Using Human Biological Samples, Sujin Kim
Information Science Faculty Publications
Introduction. This study was undertaken to develop an information requirement framework for scientists who use biological samples and related data in their research.
Method. A self-reporting questionnaire completed by 137 respondents was used to collect data regarding demographics, bio-sample management, bio-sample use and requirements, data requirements, and work and research-related roles and activities.
Analysis. Descriptive and TwoStep Cluster analyses were used to analyse the survey data necessary for developing a framework of information requirements.
Results. Two groups of biomedical scientists (clinical group and basic scientist group) were formed by their distinct characteristics. A conceptual framework of information requirements for bio-sample …