Probabilistic Scoring Methods to Assist Entity Resolution Systems Using Boolean Rules

摘要

This paper describes methods to provide clerical review indicators for Entity Resolution (ER) systems that use Boolean match rules. These clerical review indicators are generated by the use of a supplemental probabilistic scoring algorithm. Four scoring methods that generate a probabilistic match score are discussed. When this match score is combined with a predefined threshold, an ER system can suggest possible near matches for clerical review. This allows the user a method to more effectively address false negative resolutions made by the system.