Test Collection Based Evaluation of Information Retrieval Systems

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Focusing on the evolution of evaluation methods for information retrieval systems, this book surveys nearly 60 years of research, highlighting the significance of test collections as a standard practice. It delves into various evaluation measures and methods, providing a comprehensive analysis of statistical significance testing in retrieval experimentation. This work serves as a critical resource for understanding the effectiveness of information retrieval systems and the methodologies that have shaped their assessment over the decades.