Abstract

RODRIGUEZ PINA, Ramón Antonio. Methodology for the analysis of information oriented to the trend in the superficial Web starting from non-structured sources. : Part II. The surveillance methodology. ACIMED [online]. 2006, vol.14, n.6. ISSN 1024-9435.

The use of one of the fields of strategic surveillance, called trend analysis, is dealth with. A methodology of use, applicable to the information organizations that contribute to the centers of investigation and development (I + D), in health, biomedical sciences and environment is formalized, using a study case that is useful for the information professionals to respond to the disquiets and needs of the analysis of Internet tendencies. The client's approach is adopted since the beginning of the service, and the execution algorithm is exposed. Each of the phases and tasks, as well as their intrinsic characteristics are presented and explained. Each enunciated step is illustrated with examples. The information analysis cycle is analysed as a premise for the carrying out of the algorithm.

Keywords : Trend analysis; information management; information cycle; enterprise intelligence; strategic surveillance; innovation; relevance; superficial Web.