Frequency and Impact of Spelling Errors in Bibliographic Data Bases.

Bourne, Charles P.

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ERIC Number: EJ172209

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Publication Date: 1977

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Frequency and Impact of Spelling Errors in Bibliographic Data Bases

Bourne, Charles P.

Information Processing and Management, 13, 1, 1-12, Jan 77

Estimates of frequency of spelling errors are made based on a sample of 3,600 index terms drawn from 11 bibliographic data bases. The impact of these errors is discussed by tape supplier, tape user, and end user; with some suggestions for search strategies.

Descriptors: Data Analysis, Databases, Information Retrieval, Online Systems, Research, Search Strategies, Subject Index Terms

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