I find that knowing I have 286 resources is useful, but only if the search engine immediately offers me filters like 'peer-reviewed' or 'last 5 years' to narrow down the list, otherwise it's just overwhelming.
If those 286 resources are not ranked well, it can feel like a "needle in a haystack" situation. We found 286 resources for you..
Provides immediate confirmation that the system processed the query, reducing user anxiety. I find that knowing I have 286 resources
It does not immediately tell the user if the "best" resource is in that list, only the quantity. Recommendations for Improvement only the quantity. Recommendations for Improvement