Provides an overview and instruction on the evaluation of interactive information retrieval systems with users.

Class-tested and coherent, this textbook teaches classical and web information retrieval, including web search and the related areas of text classification and

Evaluation has always played a major role in information retrieval, with the early pioneers such as Cyril Cleverdon and Gerard Salton laying the foundations for

With the increased use of technology in modern society, high volumes of multimedia information exists. It is important for businesses, organizations, and indivi