* IR models
* Search query evaluation
* Text and search query operations
LI116N Theory and Models of Information Retrieval 4.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus LI116N (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
* describe and explain central theoretical concepts in advanced information retrieval,
* describe and analyse differences between classical models of information retrieval, and
* evaluate the effectivity of search queries through different retrieval measures.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The course is for KTH students only. Previous registration on a KTH course is mandatory, preferably on a course with mathematical content, since the course in some parts assumes mathematical maturity.
Recommended prerequisites
Current studies at KTH.
Basic mathematical maturity.
Equipment
Access to a computer with an Internet connection and web browser is an absolute requirement. Students should obtain a library card from the KTH Library before starting the course.
Literature
Course literature is Manning, Christopher D., Raghavan, Prabhakar & Schütze, Hinrich (2008). Introduction to information retrieval. New York: Cambridge University Press. (Complementary reading, optional: Croft, Metzler, Strohman. Search Engines: Information Retrieval in Practice.) Additional material, distributed as hand-outs.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Note that all exercises (1) must passed first before the student may take the exam (2).
Other requirements for final grade
A pass mark requires
1. Satisfactory results in exercises and assignments, followed by
2. Satisfactory result on a written exam.
Students who have failed the exam will have the possibility to attend additional exams according to the rules for KTH.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Göran Hamrin, ankn. 8951, Mikael Danielsson, ankn. 8957, Rosa Lönneborg, rosa@kth.se, Maria Unger, mariaun@kth.se