Hi, I have test some stemmer algorithms in my application. However, i think we'd better writer a weaker algorithm. I mean, the Porter and some other algorithms are too strong. maybe an algorithm which can convert plural to single noun is enough.
On 2/14/06, Yilmazel, Sibel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello all, > > We have done some preliminary research on Porter2 and K-stem algorithms > and have some questions. > > Porter2 was found to be a 'strong' stemming algorithm where it strips > off both inflectional suffixes (-s, -es, -ed) and derivational suffixes > (-able, -aciousness, -ability). K-Stem seemed to be a weak stemming > algorithm as it strips off only the inflectional suffixes (-s, -es, > -ed). > > In IR, it is usually recommended using a "weak" stemmer, as the "weak" > stemmer seldom hurts performance, but it usually provides significant > improvement with precision. > > However, Porter2 is the most widely used stemming algorithm AND it is a > 'strong' stemmer which is contrary to what is said above. > > Can you share your ideas, experiences with stemmer algorithms? Thanks in > advance. > > Sibel > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
