Cranfield experiments

The Cranfield experiments refer to a series of information retrieval experiments conducted at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom during the 1960s. These experiments were foundational in the development of modern information retrieval systems and methodologies used to evaluate the effectiveness of information retrieval processes. The key aspects of the Cranfield experiments include: 1. **Evaluation of Retrieval Systems**: The experiments were designed to assess various information retrieval techniques and systems by using a structured methodology.