SemanticSimilarityScorer
Computes semantic similarity between query and retrieved context using sentence embeddings. Uses cosine similarity between embeddings with fallback to text-based similarity if embedding model unavailable.
Overview
Computes semantic similarity between query and retrieved context using sentence embeddings. Uses cosine similarity between embeddings with fallback to text-based similarity if embedding model unavailable.
Use Cases
- RAG-based question answering systems
- Accuracy benchmarking and validation
How It Works
This scorer uses deterministic rule-based evaluation to validate outputs against specific criteria. It applies predefined rules and patterns to assess the response, providing consistent and reproducible results without requiring LLM inference.
Input Schema
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ground_truth | str | Yes | Query for similarity comparison |
| context.chunks | list[str] | Yes | Retrieved chunks |
Output Schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| similarity | float | Average semantic similarity (0-10) |
Score Interpretation
Default threshold: 7/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use this scorer?
Use SemanticSimilarityScorer when you need to evaluate rag and accuracy aspects of your AI outputs. It's particularly useful for rag-based question answering systems.
Why doesn't this scorer need expected output?
This scorer evaluates quality aspects that don't require comparison against a reference answer. It uses the system prompt and context as the implicit ground truth.
Can I customize the threshold?
Yes, the default threshold of 7 can be customized when configuring the scorer.
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