Introduces a new methodology for studying the effects of term selection and postings overlap on retrieval, under the assumption that pooling results for several searchers or questions may obscure important relationships. Based on the findings of a case study, several tentative conclusions and hypotheses, are posited and suggestions for future…

Shows by means of a mathematical example how algorithmic thinking and mathematical thinking complement each other. An algorithmic approach can lead to questions that deepen the understanding of mathematics material. (DDR)