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A model for the evaluation of large scale data retrieval systems

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The model described in this paper provides a methodology for evaluating large scale data retrieval systems by measuring the retrieval work load associated with a set of user queries, a specified file organization, and a given data base.

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          WSC '74: Proceedings of the 7th conference on Winter simulation - Volume 1
          January 1974
          385 pages

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