Why Does Quora Err In Finding The Appropriate Subject-Head For A Post

[petrushkagoogol]

 

See the graphic.

 

In this case, the algorithm related the topic to hair-dressing, which was inappropriate to say the least.

 

I would have correlated this to "politics" based on the keywords.

 

Assigning weightages under three major categories -

 

Politics

 

* nation - +1

* state - +1

* war - +1

* sociological - + 0.5 (subject category is ambiguous)

 

Hair-dressing

 

* (Cross)-hairs - +1

* sociological - + 0.5

 

Religion

 

* Cross(-hairs) - +1

* sociological - + 0.5

 

You get a relative score of 3.5 / 1.5 / 1.5, which identifies the decider clearly - POLITICS

 

How the guys at Quora arrived at their selection of title is rather obscure ?!

 

Hmmm ........        

 

Am I thinking straight here ?   

Edited April 27, 2018 by petrushkagoogol

[JMJones0424]

Yes, you're thinking straight in that the algorithm failed, but since it failed when compared to your algorithm, it is clear that your algorithm isn't a good descriptor of theirs.

[petrushkagoogol]

Yes, you're thinking straight in that the algorithm failed, but since it failed when compared to your algorithm, it is clear that your algorithm isn't a good descriptor of theirs.

 

My algorithm is my evaluation as to how the algorithm should have been designed  :vava:

[DaveC426913]

You forgot "extensions" under Hair-dressing.