Can we predict QPP? An approach based on multivariate outliers

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العنوان: Can we predict QPP? An approach based on multivariate outliers
المؤلفون: Chifu, Adrian-Gabriel, Déjean, Sébastien, Garouani, Moncef, Mothe, Josiane, Ortiz, Diégo, Ullah, Md Zia
سنة النشر: 2024
المجموعة: Computer Science
مصطلحات موضوعية: Computer Science - Information Retrieval, H.3.3
الوصف: Query performance prediction (QPP) aims to forecast the effectiveness of a search engine across a range of queries and documents. While state-of-the-art predictors offer a certain level of precision, their accuracy is not flawless. Prior research has recognized the challenges inherent in QPP but often lacks a thorough qualitative analysis. In this paper, we delve into QPP by examining the factors that influence the predictability of query performance accuracy. We propose the working hypothesis that while some queries are readily predictable, others present significant challenges. By focusing on outliers, we aim to identify the queries that are particularly challenging to predict. To this end, we employ multivariate outlier detection method. Our results demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach in identifying queries on which QPP do not perform well, yielding less reliable predictions. Moreover, we provide evidence that excluding these hard-to-predict queries from the analysis significantly enhances the overall accuracy of QPP.
نوع الوثيقة: Working Paper
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-56063-7_38
URL الوصول: http://arxiv.org/abs/2402.16875
رقم الانضمام: edsarx.2402.16875
قاعدة البيانات: arXiv
الوصف
DOI:10.1007/978-3-031-56063-7_38