Semantic Search
A search method that seeks to improve search accuracy by understanding the contextual meaning of terms in a query rather than just matching keywords.
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Qualitative Research
A research method that focuses on understanding phenomena through in-depth exploration of human behavior, opinions, and experiences, often using interviews or observations.
Naturalistic Observation
A research method that involves observing subjects in their natural environment.
Contextual Inquiry
A field research method where researchers observe and interview users in their natural environment to understand their tasks and challenges.
Thin Data
Quantitative data that provides broad, numerical insights but often lacks the contextual depth that thick data provides.
Relativity
A principle often used in behavioral economics that suggests people evaluate options based on relative comparisons rather than absolute values.
McNamara Fallacy
The error of making decisions based solely on quantitative observations and ignoring all other factors.
Semantic Web Technology
Technologies that enable machines to understand and interpret data on the web in a human-like manner, enhancing connectivity and usability of information.
Principle of Exemplars
The Principle of Exemplars is an information architecture guideline that uses representative examples to illustrate content categories.