Distinguishing Evaluation Paradigms for Language Models
Consider two distinct evaluation scenarios for language models. In the first scenario, a model is tested on its ability to correctly link a pronoun to its antecedent several sentences earlier within a single paragraph. In the second scenario, a model is given a 100-page document and asked a question whose answer is a specific detail mentioned only once in the entire text.
Analyze the fundamental differences in the evaluation challenges presented by these two scenarios. In your response, explain why evaluation techniques designed for the first scenario are insufficient for assessing a model's performance in the second.
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Distinguishing Evaluation Paradigms for Language Models