Enhancing Search Result Recall

Requirements Clarification & Assessment

1. Objective Clarification:

   • Enhance the recall of product search results without altering the core search algorithm.
   • Recall is defined as the fraction of relevant items retrieved over the total relevant items available.

2. Constraints:

   • The core search algorithm cannot be modified.
   • Solutions should focus on modifying inputs or post-processing results.

3. Understanding Current System:

   • Identify how the current search algorithm processes queries.
   • Determine if the system uses lexical search, semantic search, or a combination.

4. Data Requirements:

   • Access to historical search queries and results.
   • User interaction data such as clicks, purchases, and search refinements.

5. User Behavior Insights:

   • Analyze user behavior to understand what users consider relevant results.
   • Identify common search patterns and terms associated with high user satisfaction.