Charles P. Friedman, Jeremy C. Wyatt ; foreword by Edward H. Shortliffe ; with contributions by Joan S. Ash [and others]
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
2nd ed
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xvii, 386 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
25 cm
SERIES
Series Title
Health informatics
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Challenges of evaluation in biomedical informatics -- Evaluation as a field -- Determining what to study -- The structure of objectivist studies -- Measurement fundamentals -- Developing and improving measurement methods -- The design of demonstration studies -- Analyzing the results of demonstration studies -- Subjectivist approaches to evaluation -- Performing subjectivist studies in the qualitative traditions responsive to users -- Economic aspects of evaluation -- Proposing and communicating the results of evaluation studies: ethical, legal, and regulatory issues
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Incorporates the solid foundation of evaluation theories, methods, and techniques laid out in the first edition, and builds on it to include case studies from real world situations. Designed as a guide for both the informatics novice and the seasoned professional seeking a comprehensive resource, this book explores information systems evaluation from the ground up