How should ratings be determined for obviously misspelled or mistyped queries?

Determining ratings for obviously misspelled or mistyped queries should involve considering user intent. This is because the primary goal of a search engine is to satisfy the needs of the user, which often requires understanding what the user was likely trying to convey despite any errors in spelling or typing.

When users make queries, they generally have a specific intention behind their search, even if they do not articulate it perfectly. By interpreting the intent behind the query, raters can provide more relevant results. This approach acknowledges that a search term may not be accurately spelled but can still convey a clear idea of what the user seeks. For example, if a user types "restraunt" instead of "restaurant," recognizing that the user is looking for places to eat informs the rating process and helps ensure that the search results are relevant.

Other approaches, such as relying solely on the misspelled text or standardized spelling rules, may lead to irrelevant results that do not meet user expectations, thereby neglecting the underlying goal of providing useful search results.