Information Retrieval Essentials PDF

Information Retrieval Essentials Question Answer What is the first step in information retrieval according to Lesson Identify your information needs by defining what you are 1?...

Information Retrieval Essentials Question Answer What is the first step in information retrieval according to Lesson Identify your information needs by defining what you are 1? interested in finding out. What are the two main types of information to consider when Topic and research question. forming a search question? Provide an example of a search question regarding college and Is it right for employers and college admissions staff to use employers using social media. Facebook as a means of screening candidates? What is meant by 'delimiting the query' in the research process? It refers to specifying and narrowing down the type of information required for a search. What are the stages of the information access process? 1. What information is required? 2. Where do I search? 3. What do I type? 4. What else do I need? What is the difference between basic and advanced searches? Basic searches involve single term searches, while advanced searches allow the combination of terms to obtain more accurate information. What is an expert search and how does it function? An expert search combines terms using Boolean operators and indicates different search fields. What does truncation refer to in search methodology? It replaces one or more letters in a word to broaden a search. What is the purpose of using Boolean operators in search To refine and control the search results by including or excluding queries? specific terms. What are the three types of data mentioned in the document? Qualitative data, quantitative data, and background or general information. What features characterize qualitative data? Qualitative data deals with descriptions that can be observed but not measured, such as colors, textures, and appearances. What do encyclopedias provide? Background or general information on a topic but not in-depth coverage. What do subject directories do in the context of information They categorize or classify websites by subject, created by retrieval? editors or trained researchers. What distinguishes specialized databases from general search Specialized databases contain unique findings and provide in- engines? depth coverage of specific topics, while general search engines may provide broader or more superficial results. What is the purpose of a metasearch engine? To search multiple web search engines and provide results from all of them. What is the distinction between the Internet and the Web? The Internet is the system for transferring information between computers, while the Web is an interconnected network of content available via the Internet. What is a URL? A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a unique address for each web page. What is a browser? Name some examples. A browser is a software program used to view web pages. Examples include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. What is the difference between visible and invisible/deep internet?Visible internet refers to free information available through interconnected computers, while invisible/deep internet contains information accessible only through specific databases and is not indexed by search engines. How do Boolean operators work in Google searches? The operator AND appears by default and does not need to be typed, OR should be in capital letters, and NOT can be indicated with a prefix. What does the Google operator 'allinurl' do? It searches for words included in a URL address. Question Answer What is the significance of the cached feature in Google search It provides access to web pages that are closed or no longer results? available by showing a backup of the site. What is the purpose of the 'shopping' feature in Google? To compare prices and find where to buy products. What is 'self-search filtering' in Google preferences? An option that excludes results containing sexual content. What should one avoid when searching for information? Avoid using accents, capital letters, prepositions, and articles. What is suggested about starting a search? Begin searching from general topics to specific ones. How can you improve the precision of your keyword searching? Identify main concepts, consider using related terms, and assemble a search statement using effective techniques. What can you do with your web history at any time? You can pause or edit your web history. What are the options for spoken answers when searching by You can choose to speak the answers aloud or just receive text. voice? What is meant by 'personal results' in search settings? You can choose whether Search can show you personal results based on information in your Google Account. What are trending searches? Trending searches include popular searches in your area. What is continuous scroll in search results? In each results page, you can find a number of results depending on personal preferences and Internet connection speed, with up to 100 results if the connection is quick. What happens when you open search results in a new window? The search results are opened in a new window. What are the language settings for Google text products? The language that Google will use to give advice and messages is set, but the language of the results will not change. What is the default behavior for Google when searching for By default, Google tries to locate websites written in any websites? language. What is the importance of copyright when using Google Images? It is very important to select the option of copyright. What does Google Scholar provide? Google Scholar provides results of academic content, excluding advertising, and the number of times that the document has been cited. What does Google Translate do? Google Translate allows you to translate text from and to other languages. What is Google Books search? It allows the full text search of books to find those that interest you and find out where to buy or acquire them. Where do the books in Google Books search come from? The books come from publishers and libraries. How does Google Print work? Google Print works with the Library Project, reaching agreements with libraries to image their content and include it on the web, and through the Publisher Program, allowing publishers to image their books. What can you search for in Google Books? You can search for words that appear in the entire book. What type of books are selected in Google Books search? The items selected are those that don't have copyright, either because the author has died or because they are sold out in bookshops. Is Google considered an online library or a bookshop? Libraries do not ask for incomes, while book purchases provide bibliographic reference, book cover, and index. What limitations exist with purchased books on Google? When books are purchased, you cannot print them or make copy- paste. How are documents organized in Google for browsing? Documents can be organized by topic, type of document (journal, books), time, and number of reviews. What is noted about the reliability of Google? Beyond traditional systems, digital systems have ignored authority and reliability. Question Answer What feedback system could improve Google's reliability? A feedback system similar to E-bay or Amazon, where users could learn from reviews and look for positively valued products. How are blogger rankings determined? Blogger rankings are based on the number of visits. What is a critique of Google's reliability system? Google's reliability system is completely invisible for users, so results are not always reliable. How does the number of visits affect Google's results The more visits a website receives, the higher it will rank in the arrangement? search results. What problem arises from Google and social software's reliance If a website is unreliable, it will link with other unreliable websites, on uncontrollable websites? creating a chain of untrustworthy information.