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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question
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Ranking of articles retrieved from databases is by what criteria?
Options
A The number of records
B Date and relevance
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C No of times the search was conducted
D All of the above
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Database search results are typically ranked by relevance (how well they match the search terms) and sometimes by date, with the most recent and relevant articles appearing at the top of the list.

Hint

Think about what would be most useful to a researcher: the most pertinent and current information.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: GST 111 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 717 of 1604
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