Document (#14068)

Author

Prasher, R.G.

Title

Evaluation of indexing system

Source

Herald of library science. 28(1989) no.3, S.157-65

Year

1989

Abstract

Describes information system and its various components-index file construstion, query formulation and searching. Discusses an indexing system, and brings out the need for its evaluation. Explains the concept of the efficiency of indexing systems and discusses factors which control this efficiency. Gives criteria for evaluation. Discusses recall and precision ratios, as also noise ratio, novelty ratio, and exhaustivity and specificity and the impact of each on the efficiency of indexing system. Mention also various steps for evaluation.

Theme

Indexierungsstudien
Retrievalstudien

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