Quantitative history: evolution of methods and techniques.

Explores the quantitative revolution in historical research. Utilization of computers in historical research; Types of quantitative methods in history; Developments in collective biography; Changes in the actual calculation, data processing equipment, computer programs and statistical methods used...

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Published in:	Journal of the Society of Archivists Vol. 5; no. 7; pp. 407 - 418
Main Author:	Floud, Roderick
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Apr77
Subjects:	Historical research Statistical methods in historical research
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	Explores the quantitative revolution in historical research. Utilization of computers in historical research; Types of quantitative methods in history; Developments in collective biography; Changes in the actual calculation, data processing equipment, computer programs and statistical methods used in the analysis of data; Stages of research projects using quantitative data.