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The Case Study Method: A Case Study.

Peer reviewed

Fidel, Raya – Library and Information Science Research, An International Journal, 1984

Describes use of case study method to systematically develop model of online searching behavior in which study design is flexible, data gathering and analyses are determined by subject matter, and specific procedures are decided upon while study progresses. Problems and measures taken to reduce their effect are discussed. (Eleven references are…

Descriptors: Case Studies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Information Retrieval

Searchers' Selection of Search Keys. I. The Selection Routine; II. Controlled Vocabulary or Free-Text Searching; and III. Searching Styles.

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Fidel, Raya – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1991

These three articles discuss online search key selection based on observations of professional online searchers, interviews, and analyses of the verbal and search protocols involved. The selection routine is described, the use of controlled vocabulary versus free text searching is examined, and searching styles are discussed. (44 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Expert Systems, Full Text Databases, Interviews