Framework for evaluating web search scoring functions
Topics: Backlinks, Paul Haahr, Ranking, Scoring, User Signals
The patent describes a system for testing different web search scoring functions by comparing their effectiveness. It receives a query, applies different scoring functions to rank the results, calculates a diversity score to select the best scoring functions, and then presents the search results in different orders for comparison. This allows for evaluating and improving search result relevance based on user feedback and performance metrics.