1993
DOI: 10.5860/crl_54_06_537
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Attribute Sampling: A Library Management Tool (Research Note)

Abstract: Attribute sampling is a .tool that librarians may use to estimate characteristics of their collection, such as the portion of books needing repair, the accuracy of the circulation records, or the accuracy of cataloging activities. Because sampling always results in risk that the sample is not an accurate indicator of true conditions, one can establish the risk of an incorrect inference. This article describes the nature of attribute sampling and presents the process a librarian might use to make a defensible i… Show more

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“…The number of records to audit depends on the acceptable margin of error in the result, but it does not depend on the size of the population (provided fewer than 10% of records are to be sampled, which is almost always the case). Ready-reckoner tables are available (Kiger & Wise, 1993); for a margin of error of 4.9%, 3.5% or 2.5%, choose a sample of 400, 800 or 1500 items, respectively. If the error rate in the catalogue can be estimated, however roughly, then it is often possible to justify smaller samples using a formula such as that provided by Hernon (1994).…”
Section: Sample Sizementioning
confidence: 99%
“…The number of records to audit depends on the acceptable margin of error in the result, but it does not depend on the size of the population (provided fewer than 10% of records are to be sampled, which is almost always the case). Ready-reckoner tables are available (Kiger & Wise, 1993); for a margin of error of 4.9%, 3.5% or 2.5%, choose a sample of 400, 800 or 1500 items, respectively. If the error rate in the catalogue can be estimated, however roughly, then it is often possible to justify smaller samples using a formula such as that provided by Hernon (1994).…”
Section: Sample Sizementioning
confidence: 99%
“…The number of records to audit depends on the acceptable margin of error in the result, but it does not depend on the size of the population (provided fewer than 10 per cent of records are to be sampled, which is almost always the case). Ready-reckoner tables are available (Kiger and Wise, 1993); for a margin of error of 4.9 per cent, 3.5 per cent or 2.5 per cent, choose a sample of 400, 800 or 1,500 items, respectively. If the error rate in the catalogue can be estimated, however roughly, then it is often possible to justify smaller samples using a formula such as that provided by Hernon (1994).…”
Section: Sample Sizementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Ready-reckoner tables are available (Kiger & Wise, 1993); for a margin of error of 4.9%, 3.5% or 2.5%, choose a sample of 400, 800 or 1500 items, respectively. If the error rate in the catalogue can be estimated, however roughly, then it is often possible to justify smaller samples using a formula such as that provided by Hernon (1994).…”
Section: Sample Sizementioning
confidence: 99%
“…28 Since this first example of a legal code provided remedy to all regardless of social status, 3,800 years ago, it can be understood providing such a right is an instinctive idea. 29 If it is, it would mean demanding justice via legal review and the right to remedy is never selfish; the right to remedy reflects law by nature, not a "spoiled" fantasy. However, it is understandable that many citizens under flawed legal systems in countries across the world may fairly think having a right to remedy is a privilege.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%