Information Technology and the Conduct of Research:

The User's View

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Size: 88 pages, 8.5 x 10

Publication Year:1989

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Panel on Information Technology and the Conduct of Research, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine
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Computers and telecommunications have revolutionized the processes of scientific research. How is this information technology being applied and what difficulties do scientists face in using information technology? How can these difficulties be overcome?
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Front Matter	i-xiv
Executive Summary	1-6	(skim)
Introduction	7-10	(skim)
The Use of Information Technology in Research	11-46	(skim)
Panel Findings and Recommendations	47-56	(skim)
Appendix A: List of Position Papers	57-57	(skim)
Appendix B: Biographies of Panel Members	58-62	(skim)
Bibliography and Selected Readings	63-68	(skim)
Index	69-76	(skim)

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Computers and telecommunications have revolutionized the processes of scientific research. How is this information technology being applied and what difficulties do scientists face in using information technology? How can these difficulties be overcome?
Information Technology and the Conduct of Research answers these questions and presents a variety of helpful examples. The recommendations address the problems scientists experience in trying to gain the most benefit from information technology in scientific, engineering, and clinical research.

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National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine (SEM)

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The User's View

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