Title :
Powers of 10: Modeling Complex Information-Seeking Systems at Multiple Scales
Author_Institution :
Palo Alto Res. Center, Palo Alto, CA
fDate :
3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
New models of information-seeking support systems offer two advantages: They move us from prescientific conceptual frameworks about information seeking to more rigorous scientific theories and predictive models while, at the same time, expanding the kinds of things we study and develop.
Keywords :
cognitive systems; human computer interaction; information retrieval; cognitive science; human-computer interaction; information-seeking support systems; predictive models; scientific theories; Information analysis; Information retrieval; Libraries; Navigation; Power system modeling; Predictive models; Problem-solving; Search engines; Shape; System testing; cyberinfrastructure initiative; information-seeking support systems; rational analysis; search;
