Investigating Users’ Decision-Making Process While Searching Online and Their Shortcuts Towards Understanding

Marcelo Tibau*, Sean W. M. Siqueira, Bernardo Pereira Nunes, Maria Bortoluzzi, Ivana Marenzi, Philipp Kemkes

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Abstract

This paper presents how we apply Exploratory Search KiP model, a model capable of assisting the visualization of search patterns and identifying best practices associated to users’ decision-making processes, to log analysis and how it helps understand the process and decisions taken while carrying out a search. This study aims to model searches performed through web search tools and educational resources portals, to enable a conceptual framework to support and improve the processes of learning through searches. Applying the model to log analysis, we are able: (1) to see how the information retrieved is used to define decision criteria about which data are worth extracting; (2) to draw inferences and shortcuts to support understanding; (3) to observe how the search intention is modified during search activities; and, (4) to analyze how the purpose that drives the search turned into real actions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Web-Based Learning – ICWL 2018 - 17th International Conference, 2018, Proceedings
EditorsRalf Klamma, Marc Spaniol, Gerhard Hancke, Kitisak Osathanunkul, Sayan Unankard
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages54-64
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9783319965642
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event17th International Conference on Web-based Learning, ICWL 2018 - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration: 22 Aug 201824 Aug 2018

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume11007 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Web-based Learning, ICWL 2018
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityChiang Mai
Period22/08/1824/08/18

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