Observaciones metodológicas en los estudios de tendencias de Google / Methodological concerns in Google Trends studies
Rev. cub. inf. cienc. salud
;
31(4): e1727, oct.-dic. 2020. fig
Article
in English
| LILACS, CUMED
| ID: biblio-1156358
ABSTRACT
We have read with interest one of the latest published article in your journal entitled "Exploratory analysis of internet search trends during the COVID-19 outbreak". We agree that Google Trends is a useful tool for health research, but some methodological concerns may bias the results of this type of studies. We found in this article serious issues that affect the results and its understandings. We would seek certain clarifications from the authors(AU)
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Main subject:
Research
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Bias
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Health
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Internet
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. cub. inf. cienc. salud
Journal subject:
Medical Informatics
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Peru
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa/PE
/
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia/PE
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