A Cost Model for Evaluating Information Retrieval Systems.

Cooper, Michael D.

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ERIC Number: EJ065358

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Publication Date: 1972

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A Cost Model for Evaluating Information Retrieval Systems

Cooper, Michael D.

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 23, 5, 306-312, Sep-Oct 72

A Mathematical model for use in studying how to minimize the cost of operating a mechanized retrieval system is developed. Through the use of cost analysis, the model provides a method for comparative evaluation between information retrieval systems. (15 references) (Author/SJ)

Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Information Retrieval, Information Systems, Mathematical Models

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