Evaluating the Effectiveness of Information Retrieval Systems Using Simulated Queries.

Gordon, Michael D.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Information Retrieval Systems Using Simulated Queries.

Gordon, Michael D.

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v41 n5 p313-23 Jul 1990

Describes a simulation method for estimating recall and fallout in a document retrieval system. Earlier research on simulating document retrieval systems is reviewed, examples are presented of the current method, a probabilistic justification of the method is given, theoretical concerns dealing with retrieval precision are discussed, and further research is suggested. (18 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Documentation, Evaluation Methods, Information Retrieval, Literature Reviews, Probability, Relevance (Information Retrieval), Research Needs, User Satisfaction (Information)

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Language: English

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