Analysis of multiple query reformulations on the web: the interactive information retrieval context

@article{citeulike:1923325, abstract = {This study examines the facets and patterns of multiple Web query reformulations with a focus on reformulation sequences. Based on IR interaction models, it was presumed that query reformulation is the product of the interaction between user and IR system. Query reformulation also reflects the interplay between the surface and deeper levels of user interaction. Query logs were collected from a Web search engine through the selection of search sessions in which users submitted six or more unique queries per session. The final data set was composed of 313 search sessions. Three facets of query reformulation (content, format, and resource) as well as nine sub-facets were derived from the data. In addition, analysis of modification sequences identified eight distinct patterns: specified, generalized, parallel, building-block, dynamic, multi-tasking, recurrent, and format reformulation. Adapting Saracevic’s stratified model, the authors develop a model of Web query reformulation based on the results of the study. The implications for Web search engine design are finally discussed and the functions of an interactive reformulation tool suggested.}, address = {Tarrytown, NY, USA}, author = {Rieh, Soo Y. and Xie, Hong }, citeulike-article-id = {1923325}, comment = {Characterization study. Analyses 300+ sessions taking only sessions with >= 6 queries and no pornographic terms. Classifies reformulation as: content modification (changing keywords), format modification (change spelling, rephrasing, using operator, quotes), and resource modification (search for a different content type as image/audio/video/etc.) These can be further subdivided into: - Content modification: specification, generalization, replacement with synonym, parallel movement - Format modification: term variations, operator usage, error correction - Resource modification: content type, domain suffix. Also found that: "... many users do not engage in just one search topic, occasionally conducting multiple searches simultaneously".}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ipm.2005.05.005}, issn = {0306-4573}, journal = {Inf. Process. Manage.}, keywords = {queries, search}, month = {May}, number = {3}, pages = {751--768}, posted-at = {2008-06-09 12:12:59}, priority = {0}, publisher = {Pergamon Press, Inc.}, title = {Analysis of multiple query reformulations on the web: the interactive information retrieval context}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ipm.2005.05.005}, volume = {42}, year = {2006} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:1923325 L3 - citeulike-article-id:1923325 TI - Analysis of multiple query reformulations on the web: the interactive information retrieval context JF - Inf. Process. Manage. VL - 42 IS - 3 SP - 751 EP - 768 AD - Tarrytown, NY, USA PB - Pergamon Press, Inc. SN - 0306-4573 N2 - This study examines the facets and patterns of multiple Web query reformulations with a focus on reformulation sequences. Based on IR interaction models, it was presumed that query reformulation is the product of the interaction between user and IR system. Query reformulation also reflects the interplay between the surface and deeper levels of user interaction. Query logs were collected from a Web search engine through the selection of search sessions in which users submitted six or more unique queries per session. The final data set was composed of 313 search sessions. Three facets of query reformulation (content, format, and resource) as well as nine sub-facets were derived from the data. In addition, analysis of modification sequences identified eight distinct patterns: specified, generalized, parallel, building-block, dynamic, multi-tasking, recurrent, and format reformulation. Adapting Saracevic’s stratified model, the authors develop a model of Web query reformulation based on the results of the study. The implications for Web search engine design are finally discussed and the functions of an interactive reformulation tool suggested. KW - queries KW - search N1 - Characterization study. Analyses 300+ sessions taking only sessions with >= 6 queries and no pornographic terms. Classifies reformulation as: content modification (changing keywords), format modification (change spelling, rephrasing, using operator, quotes), and resource modification (search for a different content type as image/audio/video/etc.) These can be further subdivided into: - Content modification: specification, generalization, replacement with synonym, parallel movement - Format modification: term variations, operator usage, error correction - Resource modification: content type, domain suffix. Also found that: "... many users do not engage in just one search topic, occasionally conducting multiple searches simultaneously". AU - Rieh, Soo AU - Xie, Hong PY - 2006/05// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ipm.2005.05.005 ER -