Users of Google and Other Search Engines Are Said to Be

question 48

Multiple Choice

Users of Google and other search engines are said to be on a hunt because they:

• A) are acquiring profiling data which acts as ammunition to improve their search results.
• B) want to explore and look around.
• C) are there to seek information to drive a specific action.
• D) allocate time for activities such as looking for news and friend updates.
• E) are unwilling to leave the Web page when they are having conversations.

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Definitions:

Psychology

The study of human behavior.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Experiment

A study in which the researcher manipulates an independent variable and randomly assigns people to groups (levels of the independent variable).

Participants

Individuals who take part in a research study or experiment, often used in the context of surveys, clinical trials, or behavioral experiments.