6.3.1.4 Serendipity
The chance for serendipity in searching is virtually nonexistent because the system basically matches the query with what the database contains. It is neither feasible nor possible for the user to scan the whole system to discern additional information. By comparison, browsing provides opportunity for serendipity. The user would not be surprised to browsing, however, could also easily become the source for distraction and disorientation, a limitation cited by researchers like.