Typical Elements

• Rule-based
• Expert System = inference engine + rule database
• Development of two parts largely independent
• Development of rule base is a major emphasis of the development process

Some Common Elements

• First rules suggested by observation, interviews, rough guidelines or tables
• Local experts
• Results known for various cases in past
• Inference engine obtained from elsewhere (perhaps modified)
• Mechanism automated to check results

created April 30, 2003 last revised May 13, 2003

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