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Cognitive Style and On-Line Database Search Experience as Predictors of Web Search Performance.

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Palmquist, Ruth A.; Kim, Kyung-Sun – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 2000

Describes a study that investigated the effects of cognitive style (field dependent and field independent) and online database search experience (novice and experienced) on undergraduate World Wide Web search performance. Considers user factors to predict search efficiency and discusses implications for Web interface design and user training…

Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Databases

Information Seeking on the Web: Effects of User and Task Variables.

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Kim, Kyung-Sun – Library & Information Science Research, 2001

This study of undergraduates investigates how cognitive style, online database experience, and task type influence users' search behavior on the Web. Considers time spent, the number of nodes visited, search performance, navigational style, and ways to improve Web interfaces and Web user training programs. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Interfaces, Higher Education, Information Seeking