Statistical and data analysis techniques used by library and information science researchers. Review of concepts of probability, normal and related statistical distributions, statistical inference, and hypothesis testing. Properties of estimators, distribution-free ("non-parametric") tests; the general linear model; simple and multiple regression analysis, one- and two-way analysis of variance. Final examination

The role of theory in research. The choice of a research problem. Design of research projects. Use of a range of research methods. Final examination.