Using Document Classification for Displaying Search Results Lists

In this paper, four self-developed user interfaces that display document search results using different methods were compared. In order to create the four interfaces, two information elements: document categories and lines from the document were used. A user study compared the four interfaces. It was found that the category addition to the interface was beneficial in both measurable and subjective measures. It was also found that displaying the relevant lines from the document increased the effectiveness and shortened the search time in all cases and tasks. It was found that the participants preferred the interface containing categories and relevant lines to all other interfaces checked. It was also the fastest in the objective time measurement. Another sub-research that was conducted showed that the most important parameter for the users was the confidence level that the answer was accurate, and the least important parameter was the feeling of comfort while conducting a search