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Iivonen, Mirja; White, Marilyn Domas – Journal of Documentation, 2001
Describes a study that used qualitative and quantitative methodologies to analyze differences between Finnish and American Web searchers in their choice of initial search strategies (direct address, subject directory, and search engines) and their reasoning underlying their choices. Considers implications for considering cultural differences in…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cultural Differences, Search Strategies, Tables (Data)