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What is the purpose of combining predesigned strategies with terms or descriptors in information retrieval?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
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?
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 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 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?
What is the goal of developing search filters for specific databases and platforms?
