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references e-f
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manual indexing
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problem of classifying information
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classification

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Funk, M.E., Reid, C.A., McGoogan, L.S., "Indexing consistency in MEDLINE", Bulletin of the Medical Library Association, 71, 2, pp. 176-183 , April 1983. Google

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abstract ;;Quote: measured indexing consistency in MEDLINE: 75% for checktags to 34% for main headings with subheadings
181 ;;Quote: indexing consistency is higher for central concepts and lower for main headings with subheadings
182 ;;Quote: index consistency highest for checktags, a small set of basic-level categories preprinted on the indexing form
182 ;;Quote: chemical and anatomy terms were more consistent than health care, technique, and psychology terms
183 ;;Quote: cardiologists were inconsistent in diagnosing men with chest pain

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