An Investigation of the Optimization of Search Logic for the MEDLINE Database.

Heine, M. H.; Tague, J. M.

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ERIC Number: EJ427520

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Publication Date: 1991

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An Investigation of the Optimization of Search Logic for the MEDLINE Database.

Heine, M. H.; Tague, J. M.

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v42 n4 p267-78 May 1991

Discussion of the role of Boolean logic in the information retrieval process focuses on a study that investigated the optimization of search logic for the MEDLINE database. Measures of retrieval effectiveness are discussed, the relationship of weighting schema and the logical schema is considered, and further investigations are suggested. (17 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Relevance (Information Retrieval), Research Needs, Search Strategies, Subject Index Terms

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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