Direct-Access Databases
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What type of database is used for economic forecasting or market research?

  • Numeric and text-numeric databases (correct)
  • Full-text databases
  • Multimedia databases
  • Directory-type databases
  • Which type of database provides access to complete information items?

  • Multimedia databases
  • Directory-type databases
  • Numeric and text-numeric databases
  • Full-text databases (correct)
  • What type of database is similar to a directory, containing information such as contact details of services, private individuals, and organizations?

  • Numeric and text-numeric databases
  • Directory-type databases (correct)
  • Multimedia databases
  • Full-text databases
  • What type of database contains information in a variety of different formats, including text, video, and audio?

    <p>Multimedia databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a full-text database?

    <p>JSTOR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of database provides immediate access to the full text of the information items you are seeking?

    <p>Direct-access databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of material can be found in institutional repositories?

    <p>A wide range of materials including journal articles, conference papers, doctoral theses, and data sets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of indirect-access databases?

    <p>To provide information and directions to the items being sought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you typically find in bibliographic databases?

    <p>Bibliographic information about documents and abstracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information can you typically find in catalog databases like OPACs?

    <p>Shelf-marks and information on the collections of items held by libraries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you use to decide whether to seek out a full item in a bibliographic database?

    <p>The abstract of the item</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may OPACs provide direct links to?

    <p>Journal articles and reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

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