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data librarianship the data reference interview. michelle hudson social sciences librarians boot camp 6.7.2013. overview. data vs. statistics types of data the data reference interview. data vs. statistics. data. statistics.
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overview • data vs. statistics • types of data • the data reference interview
data vs. statistics data statistics numeric facts and figures published by official and non-official sources what data becomes after it’s been analyzed • structured numeric information with a primary focus on numbers • not readable by human people
vocabulary aggregate data microdata statistics Or “aggregate statistics” – statistics formatted like data for analysis. The most granular data available – confidential and public use flavors. Numbers displayed in a table. Official and non-official facts and figures. longitudinal panel cross-sectional Study featuring repeated observations over time of the same variables & individuals. A form of longitudinal study featuring samples at regular intervals. Study that serves as a snapshot of a population or a subset.
reference interview recapBopp, R. E., & Smith, L. C. (1995). Reference and information services: An introduction. • open the interview establish that you want to help • negotiate the question learn the context; how much detail? • search for information • communicate the information to the user • close the interview refer if necessary
data reference interview follow the worksheet! • gauge comfort level • negotiate the question
data reference interview follow the worksheet! • gauge comfort level • negotiate the question • brainstorm and search
data reference interview • gauge comfort level • negotiate the question • brainstorm and search • literature search • list resources for follow-up • refer if necessary
lovely references Bopp, R. E., & Smith, L. C. (1995). Reference and information services: An introduction. Englewood, Colo: Libraries Unlimited. Geraci, D, Humphrey, C. and Jacobs, J. (2006). Data Basics: An Introductory Text. Kellam, L. M., & Peter, K. (2011). Numeric data services and sources for the general reference librarian. Oxford: Chandos Publishing. Partlo, K. (2009). The Pedagogical Data Reference Interview. IASSIST Quarterly, (Winter), 6-10. Retrieved from http://www.iassistdata.org/iq/pedagogical-data-reference-interview feynman diagrams of photon scatter
thank you! links to resources data & statistics research guide data reference worksheet: blank & example contact michelle.hudson@yale.edu