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What is the purpose of combining predesigned strategies with terms or descriptors in information retrieval?

To reduce the accuracy of the search results

To eliminate the use of boolean operators

To achieve a high degree of exactitude in the search results (correct)

To retrieve a wide range of irrelevant articles

Where can we find a collection of search filters for various databases and platforms?

The PubMed database

The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (correct)

The National Library of Medicine

The InterTASC Information Specialists’ Sub-Group

What is the purpose of the filter in Clinical Queries available for use in PubMed?

To eliminate the use of boolean operators

To apply a filter for clinical trials (correct)

To retrieve only non-clinical trials

To retrieve a wide range of irrelevant articles

What is the focus of the development of search filters for the nursing profession?

Specific aspects of nursing care Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of increasing the breadth of a search to include more relevant studies?

The search results include more irrelevant articles Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the boolean operator OR in a search query?

To include more relevant articles in the search results Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to eliminate the use of operators that restrict the search in a database?

To retrieve a wider range of relevant articles Signup and view all the answers

What is the trade-off when increasing the sensitivity of a search?

The search results become less precise Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using automated databases as a starting point for information retrieval?

They are excellent starting points for searching Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of developing search filters for specific databases and platforms?

To achieve a high degree of exactitude in the search results Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of combining predesigned strategies with terms or descriptors in information retrieval?

Where can we find a collection of search filters for various databases and platforms?

What is the purpose of the filter in Clinical Queries available for use in PubMed?

What is the focus of the development of search filters for the nursing profession?

What is the result of increasing the breadth of a search to include more relevant studies?

What is the purpose of using the boolean operator OR in a search query?

Why is it important to eliminate the use of operators that restrict the search in a database?

What is the trade-off when increasing the sensitivity of a search?

What is the benefit of using automated databases as a starting point for information retrieval?

What is the goal of developing search filters for specific databases and platforms?

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