Towards Comprehensive Evaluation of Open-Source Language Models: A Multi-Dimensional, User-Driven Approach

AbstractWith rapid advancements in large language models (LLMs) across artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data sci-ence, there is a growing need for evaluation frameworks that go beyond traditional performance metrics. Conventional methods focus mainly on accuracy and computational metrics, often neglecting user experience and community interaction—key elements in open-source environments. This paper intro-duces a multi-dimensional, user-centered evaluation frame-work, integrating metrics like User Engagement Index (UEI), Community Response Rate (CRR), and a Time Weight Factor (TWF) to assess LLMs’ real-world impact. Additionally, we propose an adaptive weighting mechanism using Bayesian op-timization to dynamically adjust metric weights for more ac-curate model evaluation. Experimental results confirm that our framework effectively identifies models with strong user engagement and community support, offering a balanced, data-driven approach to open-source LLM evaluation. This frame-work serves as a valuable tool for developers and researchers in selecting and improving open-source models.