Relevance Thresholds: A Conjunctive/Disjunctive Model of End-User Cognition as an Evaluative Process
Description:
This investigation identifies end-user cognitive heuristics that facilitate judgment and evaluation during information retrieval (IR) system interactions. The study extends previous research surrounding relevance as a key construct for representing the value end-users ascribe to items retrieved from IR systems and the perceived effectiveness of such systems. The Lens Model of user cognition serves as the foundation for design and interpretation of the study; earlier research in problem solving,…
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Date:
December 2000
Creator:
Greisdorf, Howard F.
Partner:
UNT Libraries