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Knowledge Acquisition for Knowledge-Based Systems: Notes on the State-of-the-Art

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Knowledge Acquisition: Selected Research and Commentary

Part of the book series: Machine Learning ((SECS,volume 92))

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Notes from the organizers of a series of knowledge acquisition workshops are presented here. The state-of-the-art in knowledge acquisition research is briefly described. Then the technology of interactive knowledge acquisition is discussed, including a descriptive framework, dimensions of use, and research patterns. Finally, dissemination of information from knowledge acquisition workshops is detailed.

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  1. Advanced Technology Center, Boeing Computer Services, 7L-64, PO Box 24346, Seattle, Washington, 98124, USA

    John H. Boose

  2. Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada

    Brian R. Gaines

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Boose, J.H., Gaines, B.R. (1989). Knowledge Acquisition for Knowledge-Based Systems: Notes on the State-of-the-Art. In: Marcus, S. (eds) Knowledge Acquisition: Selected Research and Commentary. Machine Learning, vol 92. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1531-5_10

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