Predicting the utility of feedback judgements using cognitive load theory

Results from laboratory testing suggest that user-based relevance feedback can significantly improve retrieval performance. However outside the laboratory, feedback systems are rarely utilised when implemented. This thesis explores why users are often reluctant to provide feedback. Modelling interac...

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Main Author: Back, Jonathan
Published: Loughborough University 2003
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.415925