A citation analysis of the quantitative/qualitative methods debate's reflection in sociology research: Implications for library collection development

Library Collections, Acquisition and Technical Services

Volumn 28, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 180-195

  Swygart Hobaugh, Amanda J ^a  

^a Hospital for Special Surgery   (United States)

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EID: 2942668341     PISSN: 14649055     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.lcats.2004.02.003     Document Type: Article

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