On the Evaluation of IR Systems.

Robertson, S. E.; Hancock-Beaulieu, M. M.

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Publication Date: 1992

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On the Evaluation of IR Systems.

Robertson, S. E.; Hancock-Beaulieu, M. M.

Information Processing and Management, v28 n4 p457-66 Jul-Aug 1992

The increasing complexity of evaluating information retrieval (IR) systems is discussed in terms of contributing factors and research methods. Examples are provided from experiments with weighted searching on a front-end system, information-seeking behavior and online catalogs, and the OKAPI experimental retrieval system. (21 references) (LAE)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Databases, Evaluation Methods, Experiments, Information Needs, Information Retrieval, Online Catalogs, Online Systems, Relevance (Information Retrieval), Research Methodology, User Needs (Information), Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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