Title

NIST Language Technology Evaluation Cookbook

Author(s)

Alvin F. Martin, John S. Garofolo, Jonathan C. Fiscus, Audrey N. Le, David S. Pallett, Mark A. Przybocki, Gregory A. Sanders

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, USA

Session

P25-EW

Abstract

We review some of the methodology applied to the various NIST language technology evaluations. We discuss the elements included in each evaluation plan, and suggest what we believe are key practices for successful evaluations, and what pitfalls should be avoided. A couple of lessons learned are noted.

Keyword(s)

evaluation methodology, language technology, evaluation plan

Language(s) Multiple
Full Paper

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