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Chen, Zhengxin – Information Processing & Management, 1996
Discusses similarities and differences between knowledge acquisition in expert systems and requirement acquisition in others kinds of information systems (particularly decision support systems). Examines role-limiting methods for automated knowledge acquisition and their integration from the problem-solving perspective. Suggests a feasibility…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Processing, Decision Support Systems, Expert Systems
Takaoka, Ryo; Okamoto, Toshio – 1994
As a person learns, his problem solving ability improves and one reason for this is the increased acquisition of "macro-rules" which make problem solving more efficient. An intelligent computer assisted learning (ICAI) system is being developed which automatically acquires the useful knowledge from the domain experts; as experts give the learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design

Koschmann, Timothy – Artificial Intelligence, 1996
Reviews Dreyfus's writings about human cognition and artificial intelligence (AI), and explains some of the implications of his position, particularly in education. Topics include Dreyfus' critique of AI, representationlaism and expertise, technology and its role in instruction, computer-assisted instruction, and intelligent tutoring systems. (JKP)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology
Mueller, Richard J.; Mueller, Christine L. – 1995
The cognitive revolution began in the 1950s as researchers began to move away from the study of knowledge acquisition and behaviorism to the study of information and the way it is processed. Four factors are discussed in chapter 1 as contributing to the increase in popularity of the "cognitive revolution" (increasing enthusiasm for the…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation
Zabezhailo, M. I.; Finn, V. K. – International Forum on Information and Documentation, 1996
An Intelligent Information System (IIS) uses data warehouse technology to facilitate the cycle of data and knowledge processing, including input, standardization, storage, representation, retrieval, calculation, and delivery. This article provides an overview of IIS products and artificial intelligence systems, illustrates examples of IIS…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computation, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing