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Quantitative research methods participation in the information sciences papers in Croatia

In recent years there has been debate about the appropriate approach for research in the social sciences. It’s often stated that the qualitative strategies for research were used to often and quantitative methods are neglected. In this paper is analysed participation of different strategies in research in the social sciences with focus on research in information science and computer sciences. An introduction to research methods used in the social sciences is provided. Classification of the methods into groups by the research objectives and research methodologies are also given. Total of 384 scientific papers were analysed. Observed scientific papers were published in last five years respectively between 2007 and 2011. Publishers of all observed journals are placed in Republic of Croatia

research methodologies ; information science ; qualitative methods ; quantitative methods

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