The goal of an online search is to locate information on how individuals over the age of 65 relate to and use mobile apps for their banking needs.Which of the following is the most appropriate way to state an information need in the first step of an online search?
A)What's happening with seniors and banks?
B)What are the trends regarding seniors' use of mobile banking?
C)Seniors and banking
D)What are current developments in the areas of banking and how are senior citizens using and responding to these banking trends?

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Option B is the most appropriate way to state an information need as it is specific and focused on the research topic. It conveys the intention of understanding trends related to senior citizens' use of mobile banking. Option A is vague and does not provide a specific direction for the search. Option C is too broad and does not specify the use of mobile apps or trends. Option D is too wordy and does not focus on the information need.

The Goal of an Online Search Is to Locate Information