Evaluation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation: A Survey

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2405.07437v2
• Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2024 04:59:32 GMT
• Title: Evaluation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation: A Survey
• Authors: Hao Yu, Aoran Gan, Kai Zhang, Shiwei Tong, Qi Liu, Zhaofeng Liu,
• Abstract summary: We provide a comprehensive overview of the evaluation and benchmarks of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. Specifically, we examine and compare several quantifiable metrics of the Retrieval and Generation components, such as relevance, accuracy, and faithfulness. We then analyze the various datasets and metrics, discuss the limitations of current benchmarks, and suggest potential directions to advance the field of RAG benchmarks.
• Score: 13.633909177683462
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) has recently gained traction in natural language processing. Numerous studies and real-world applications are leveraging its ability to enhance generative models through external information retrieval. Evaluating these RAG systems, however, poses unique challenges due to their hybrid structure and reliance on dynamic knowledge sources. To better understand these challenges, we conduct A Unified Evaluation Process of RAG (Auepora) and aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the evaluation and benchmarks of RAG systems. Specifically, we examine and compare several quantifiable metrics of the Retrieval and Generation components, such as relevance, accuracy, and faithfulness, within the current RAG benchmarks, encompassing the possible output and ground truth pairs. We then analyze the various datasets and metrics, discuss the limitations of current benchmarks, and suggest potential directions to advance the field of RAG benchmarks.

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