2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the selecting one of the candidate scoring functions includes selecting one of the candidate scoring functions based on the input query.
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the selecting one of the candidate scoring functions includes selecting one of the candidate scoring functions based on the input query. 3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein: the conducting a search includes extracting defined information about the input query; and the selecting one of the candidate scoring functions includes selecting one of the candidate scoring functions based on said defined information.