Computer Evaluation of Indexing and Text Processing

ABSTRACT

Automatic indexing methods are evaluated and design criteria for modern information systems are derived.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.1 Content Analysis and Indexing
          Subjects: Indexing methods

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.7 DOCUMENT AND TEXT PROCESSING

General Terms:
Documentation, Experimentation, Management, Measurement, Performance, Theory