Metasearch consistency

ABSTRACT

We investigate the performance of metasearch algorithms in terms of how much they improve consistency. We find that three different metasearch algorithms, each over three datasets, usually improve the consistency of search results; sometimes the improvement is dramatic. Furthermore, consistency tends to improve when performance improves.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.3 Information Search and Retrieval
          Subjects: Search process

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.3 Information Search and Retrieval
          Subjects: Retrieval models

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.1 SYMBOLIC AND ALGEBRAIC MANIPULATION
      I.1.2 Algorithms
          Subjects: Analysis of algorithms

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Measurement, Performance