A study of the relative effectiveness and costs of computerized information retrieval in the interactive mode | Study of the relative effectiveness and costs
1974
Smetana, Frederick O. | Furniss, Mary Ann | Potter, T. Robert
Results of a number of experiments to illuminate the relative effectiveness and costs of computerized information retrieval in the interactive mode are reported. It was found that for equal time spent in preparing the search strategy, the batch and interactive modes gave approximately equal recall and relevance. The interactive mode however encourages the searcher to devote more time to the task and therefore usually yields improved output. Engineering costs as a result are higher in this mode. Estimates of associated hardware costs also indicate that operation in this mode is more expensive. Skilled RECON users like the rapid feedback and additional features offered by this mode if they are not constrained by considerations of cost. (Author) (NTRL site).
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