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Becker, Lee A. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988
Explores how a set of possible student misconceptions about solving a complex problem can be used in computer-based intelligent tutoring systems and in computer-based exercise and test generation. Topics discussed include expert systems, misconception covers, discrimination trees, methods of acquiring the set of misconceptions, and protocol…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Concept Formation, Expert Systems
Rosenberg, Ronni – Educational Technology, 1987
Reviews the current status of intelligent tutoring systems and summarizes the literature that evaluates these systems. Discussion highlights the problems of inadequate models, the lack of protocol analysis in systems design, and flaws in testing methodologies. (20 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Needs, Evaluation Criteria, Expert Systems
Peer reviewedWillson, Victor L. – Reading Psychology, 1987
Examines the methodological procedures of expert systems being used in reading research. Identifies four methodological techniques: (1) intact group comparisons, think-aloud protocols, retrospective analysis, and naturalistic inquiry. Notes internal validity threats for each type, and recommends longitudinal descriptive studies on poor readers to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation, Expert Systems
