The effects of background information and social interaction on image tagging

摘要: In this article, we describe the results of an experiment designed to understand effects background information and social interaction on image tagging. The participants in were asked tag 12 preselected images Jewish cultural heritage. users partitioned into three groups: first group saw only with no additional whatsoever, second plus a short, descriptive title, third images, titles, URL page which appeared. stage experiment, each user tagged without seeing tags provided by other users. stage, assigned others encouraged interact. Results show that after phase, sets converged popular became even more popular. Although all cases total number increased distinct decreased most cases. When viewing only, some not able correctly identify what they pictures, but overcame initial difficulties interaction. We conclude from may lead convergence tagging “wisdom crowds” helps overcome due lack information. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.