An Analysis of Controlled Vocabulary and Free Text Search Statements in Online Searches.

Markey, Karen; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ234699

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Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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An Analysis of Controlled Vocabulary and Free Text Search Statements in Online Searches.

Markey, Karen; And Others

Online Review, v4 n3 p225-36 Sep 1980

Describes a series of studies conducted to determine how ERIC online searchers were using free and controlled vocabulary in their search statements and to understand relevance implications of the resultant differences. (SW)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Online Systems, Relevance (Information Retrieval), Search Strategies, Subject Index Terms, Use Studies, Vocabulary

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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