Computer-Based Online Information Retrieval for Statistical Literature
David Bawden · Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A (General) · 1984
SUMMARY The role of computer-based information services, and specifically online literature searching systems, in access to information relevant to applications of statistics are discussed. The available resources for statistics information per se, applications of statistics, and background material on applications areas, are outlined. Particular emphasis is placed on biomedical applications of statistics. The strengths and limitations of this approach, compared with traditional printed sources, are described, and future prospects noted.