Frequency Distributions of Hypertext Path Patterns: A Pragmatic Approach.

Qiu, Liwen

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ERIC Number: EJ474705

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Publication Date: 1994

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Frequency Distributions of Hypertext Path Patterns: A Pragmatic Approach.

Qiu, Liwen

Information Processing and Management, v30 n1 p131-40 Jan-Feb 1994

Describes a study that was conducted to model the navigation patterns followed by users when retrieving information in hypertext systems. The development of two frequency distribution models is explained, the influence of search tasks on path patterns is discussed, and further research is described. (Contains 17 references.) (LRW)

Descriptors: Hypermedia, Information Retrieval, Literature Reviews, Models, Research Needs, Search Strategies, Statistical Distributions, Users (Information)

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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