Output Measures: Myths, Realities, and Prospects.

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Main Authors:	McClure, Charles, And Others
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	1986
Subjects:	Guides Input Output Analysis Library Administration Library Services Library Statistics Measurement Techniques Public Libraries Research Methodology Statistical Analysis
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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