Document (#22116)

Author

Fugmann, R.

Title

¬The empirical approach in the evaluation of information systems

Source

Knowledge organization. 26(1999) no.1, S.3-9

Year

1999

Abstract

The comparative evaluation of different mechanized information systems continues to constitute a controversial topic in the literature. Diametrically differemt opinions, seemingly corroborated through empirical evidence, have been presented since the time of the Cranfield experiments. For literally anything an empirical 'proof' can be submitted provided that suitable examples are selected and methods are chosen. substantial advance in Library and Information Science requires abandoning empiricism. Budd's 'hermeneutic phenomenoloy' seems to constitute a promising substitute

Footnote

Dedicated to Dr. Ingetraut Dahlberg on the occasion of her retirement from ISKO presidency, in recognition of her merits for the foundation of ISKO and of her untiring efforts for its sustainment

Theme

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