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Research Studies

Free Web Search vs. Paid Seach Tools: A Comparison of Productivity in the Research Process
In response to pressures to conduct research more quickly and accurately, engineers and scientists are relying on a variety of search tools for insight, analysis and intelligence. While the free web suffices for simple searches, this study found that paid search is 325% more productive than the free web.  It is in the best interests of companies that conduct R&D, to support their researchers with appropriate paid search tools - those that enable the research process to move forward more efficiently, accelerating R&D activities.

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The Role of Information in Innovation
  

The Role of Information in Innovation

  
 

This report investigates the value of paid information tools to R&D scientists and engineers. This an independant study of U.S. researchers, sponsored by Elsevier.
 
 
 
The Effect of R&D Information Tools on Research Success
  

A Study of Correlation: The Effect of R&D Information Tools on Research Success

  
 

Engineers and scientists are under increasing pressure to outperform their competition and contribute to the growth of their companies. This is an independant study, sponsored by Elsevier.