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Peer reviewedFidel, Raya – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1986
Analysis of the searching behavior of human intermediaries revealed a routine for selection of search keys--free-text or controlled vocabulary--along a decision tree. Examples of decision rules demonstrate that these rules can be automated to significantly enhance the adaptability of intermediary expert systems. Eight sources are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Information Systems, Man Machine Systems, Online Searching
