http://hdl.handle.net/2160/165 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:20 GMT 2013-05-21T23:40:20Z http://hdl.handle.net/2160/11720 Beyond relevance and recall: testing new user-centred measures of database performance Stokes, P.; Foster, A.; Urquhart, C. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2160/11720 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2160/11499 Modelling Nonlinear Information Behaviour: Transferability and Progression Foster, Allen Edward; Urquhart, Christine Jean Purpose – This paper aims to report on a project aimed at moving Foster's nonlinear model of information seeking behaviour forwards from an empirically based model focused on one setting and towards one that is robustly transferable and enables testing of the model in other information-seeking situations. Design/methodology/approach – The method utilised recoding of the original dataset, comparison of code decisions, and testing of the code book on a second dataset. Findings – The results of the coding confirm the structure and interactions in version one of the model. The dynamic and nonlinear nature of information seeking is confirmed, as are the core processes and contextual dimensions of the original model with some extension and refinement of coding. Practical implications – Changes to the model include new scales of extent and intensity, refinement of code descriptions, and extension of some elements to include multidisciplinary theories. Collectively these changes enable testing of the model in other information situations and opportunities for further research. Originality/value – The results incorporate a number of enhancements that have been developed since the original Foster model was created; cognitive dimensions relating to personality and learning are enhanced and the codes essential to the revised Foster model are described along with a code book. The paper concludes by highlighting areas for further research. Research paper Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2160/11499 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2160/7695 Qualitative Code Book for Foster’s Nonlinear Model of Information Behaviour Foster, Allen Foster’s nonlinear model has been described in various publications, and version 2 of the model was put forward based upon development work between 2006 and 2011. The refined model was based upon a validation and testing project, which included production of a validated and more clearly accessible code book. The code book published in this document briefly outlines the codes and definitions entailed in Foster’s nonlinear model (v2). This code book provides the basic code descriptions necessary to support further research in this area, the journal articles and other textual material 2008-onwards relating the model highlights and discusses the coding and provides context. Key words: codes; codebook; qualitative; nonlinear; information behaviour; behavior Foster, A.E. (2011). Qualitative Code Book for Foster’s Nonlinear Model of Information Behaviour. An evolving codebook for Foster’s nonlinear model v2. Further development of the codes and application of Foster’s model over time will mean that this codebook document may be updated periodically. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2160/7695 2011-11-21T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2160/1860 Validating coding for a theoretical model of information behaviour Foster, Allen; Urquhart, Christine; Turner, Janet Introduction. Many models of information behaviour are based on research done mostly, or solely by one individual and the coding may not be easy for other researchers to use. The aim of the research was to develop and test a theoretical model of information behaviour, developed by one individual. The first objective was a review of the coding. Method. A review of the literature on inter-rater reliability calculations indicated some possible methods to be used. We used one of these methods in a parallel coding experiment, and developed a simplified codebook after several rounds of parallel coding and team discussions. Analysis. The analysis was iterative. Further review of the social sciences literature helped to resolve our differences of interpretation. Results. Our team discussions were very useful. The inter-rater reliability calculations indicated only the large extent of initial disagreement. We simplified the codebook terms, and reduced the number of terms. The revised model suggests changes to the description of context, and the scale and intensity of information seeking activities. Conclusions. Obtaining transferable definitions of information seeking activities is difficult but a team can debate meaning successfully. Foster, A., Urquhart, C., & Turner, J. (2008). Validating coding for a theoretical model of information behaviour. Information Research, 13(4), paper 358. Retrieved December 12, 2008, from http://InformationR.net/ir/13-4/paper358.html Sponsorship: Aberystwyth University College Research Fund Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2160/1860 2008-12-12T00:00:00Z