Table 6

Classification accuracy for non-fiction records with a single DDC class, by DDC top level class assigned in Libris

DDC top level classFrequency in test setAccuracy, three-digit DDCAccuracy, full DDC
000 Computer science, information and general works427 (4.5%)60.0%50.1%
100 Philosophy and psychology320 (3.4%)58.1%51.6%
200 Religion427 (4.5%)56.2%43.1%
300 Social sciences3,051 (32.3%)62.4%44.1%
400 Language224 (2.4%)66.1%62.1%
500 Science387 (4.1%)58.9%46.5%
600 Technology1,686 (17.8%)70.9%52.1%
700 Arts and recreation1,511 (16.0%)60.3%43.4%
800 Literature392 (4.1%)66.6%37.2%
900 History and geography1,029 (10.9%)60.3%46.9%

Note(s): The italic value represents the best accuracy in the column

Source(s): Authors’ own creation

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