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In searching database subject headings, you would use the ____________ technique to broaden the search by locating all records indexed to your search term plus any that include the term in a related, narrower category.
 
  a. exploding
  b. Boolean
  c. qualification
  d. nesting

Question 2

In which situation does the use of key words provide better results than a controlled vocabulary search?
 
  a. finding standardized hierarchical lists that represent major subject concepts
  b. searching full text or citation records
  c. searching for a particular subject
  d. searching for exact matches



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Answer to Question 1

a. exploding

Answer to Question 2

b. searching full text or citation records



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