Utilizing minimal relevance feedback for ad hoc retrieval

Using relevance feedback can significantly improve (ad hoc) retrieval effectiveness. Yet, if little feedback is available, effectively exploiting it is a challenge. To that end, we present a novel approach that utilizes document passages. Empirical evaluation demonstrates the merits of the approach. Categories and Subject Descriptors: H.3.3 [Information Search and Retrieval]: Retrieval models; Relevance feedback General Terms: Algorithms, Experimentation

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2011
• Where: SIGIR
• Authors: Eyal Krikon, Oren Kurland
• Keywords: Empirical Evaluation, Information Technology, Relevance Feedback, Retrieval Models, SIGIR 2011