Data search method with statistical analysis performed on user provided ratings of the initial search results

摘要

A method of searching for content that is stored on a computer system includes receiving a plurality of initial search results based on an initial search query. At least some initial search results of the plurality of initial search results are rated according to a predetermined criterion. First data relating to the rating of the at least some initial search results is provided, and a final search result is returned, based on a correlation between the first data and communal data that is stored on the computer system. Content associated with the final search result is access, the content also being stored on the computer system.