AN EXPERIMENT IN THE DESIGN OF A NON-MANIPULATIVE CORRELATIVE INDEX

Abstract

An indexing experiment is reported utilizing non-manipulative correlative techniques. Non-manipulative correlative indexes are defined as indexes in which the presence of a correlation between 2 or more subjects within a document or a page of a document is indicated by a single entry. This pre-correlation technique is advanced as a means of diminishing the false drops and blank sorts which are common dangers in manipulative systems utilizing post-correlative techniques. Non-manipulative correlative indexes are also shown to permit a high level of search flexibility by permitting the searcher to see at a glance all the aspects of each subject treated. In addition to their usefulness as manual searching tools, non-manipulative correlative indexes are shown to be useful in diminishing the number of manipulations performed by manipulative search systems.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 27, 1959
Accession Number
AD0215860

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  • Mildred K. Heatwole
  • Saul Herner

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  • Computing-Related Activities
  • Correlation Techniques
  • Data Science
  • Information Science
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Resilience

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  • Psychology

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