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Overview
"This book discusses how to blend scientific methods with the broad capabilities a computer database information systems. This synthesis will aid anyone who is trying to explain, predict, or change the behavior of a complex system involving humans. While developed in research on information systems in the aviation industry, the principles and methods are universal. The examples clarify the advantages of this type of information system and the enormous potential power for understanding a target system completely and accurately. This book provides conceptual guidance for the construction and use of such systems in other domains."--BOOK JACKET.Synopsis
"This book discusses how to blend scientific methods with the broad capabilities a computer database information systems. This synthesis will aid anyone who is trying to explain, predict, or change the behavior of a complex system involving humans. While developed in research on information systems in the aviation industry, the principles and methods are universal. The examples clarify the advantages of this type of information system and the enormous potential power for understanding a target system completely and accurately. This book provides conceptual guidance for the construction and use of such systems in other domains."--BOOK JACKET.
Booknews
Holt (George Mason University) blends scientific methods with the capabilities of computer database information systems to explain, predict, or change the behavior of a complex system involving humans. The approach was developed from research on information systems in the aviation industry. The book explores data quality, evaluating theories, structural modeling methods, dynamic modeling based on states and events, and dynamic modeling based on functions. The final chapters apply the scientific information system to select personnel, design and evaluate training, and alter the physical or social aspects of the workplace. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)