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1. Towards Informetrics: Haitun, Laplace, Zipf, Bradford and the Alvey Programme.

Author

Brookes, B. C.

Abstract

Review of recent developments in statistical theories for social sciences highlights Haitun's statistical distributions, Laplace's "Law of Succession" and distribution, Laplace and Bradford analysis of book-index data, inefficiency of frequency distribution analysis, Laws of Bradford and Zipf, natural categorization, and Bradford Law and household incomes. Twenty-one references are cited. (EJS)

Published
1984

2. A Sampling Theorem for Finite Discrete Distributions

Author

Brookes, B. C.

Abstract

A sampling theorem, based on the binomial probability distribution but otherwise distribution-free, is derived and some of its applications are illustrated numerically. (Author)

Published
1975

3. A Critical Commentary on Leimkuhler's 'Exact' Formulation of the Bradford Law.

Author

Brookes, B. C.

Abstract

Argues that the application of Bradford's original formulation to Leimkuhler's choice of bibliographic citations more closely fits the statistical data than does his own. Operational research techniques are assailed as inadequate and wasteful to the needs and purposes of the social sciences. Six references are provided. (RAA)

Published
1981

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