A Methodology for User Charge Estimation in Numeric Online Databanks. Part II.

Jarvelin, Kalervo

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Publication Date: 1988

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A Methodology for User Charge Estimation in Numeric Online Databanks. Part II.

Jarvelin, Kalervo

Journal of Information Science, v14 n2 p77-92 1988

Discusses the problems associated with using connect time as the basis of user fees for searching numeric online databases, and proposes a methodology for user charge estimation based on query formulation and results. (87 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Cost Estimates, Information Utilization, Literature Reviews, Models, Numeric Databases, Online Searching, Search Strategies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research

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Audience: Policymakers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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