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Lewis, Clayton – 1986
Computer learners often develop explanations of events they observe during training. Recent work on generalization suggests that explanations may be valuable in permitting learners to develop generalizations from one or a few examples. This study explores the idea by describing four generalization paradigms in which explanations play a part:…
Descriptors: Analogy, Cognitive Style, College Students, Computer Science