• Author:
  • Hedberg, Sara
• Subject:
  Computer Science
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  01/03/1989
• Price:
  $145.00
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This practical guide provides an overview of currently available knowledge-based systems (KBS), also known as expert systems, and discusses cost-effective approaches to managing this state-of-the-art technology in a project environment. Describes how to research and evaluate the various systems (addressing the differences and similarities between KBS and conventional technologies), how to forecast expenses, and evaluate and implement KBS methodology training.

METHODOLOGY.

Definition of Methodology.

Why Knowledge-Based Systems Methodology Differs from Conventional Methodology.

The Growing Need for Methodology.

The Costs without Methodoloy.

AVAILABLE METHODOLOGY TRAINING.

Getting Started.

Management Training.

KBS Program Management Training.

KBS Project Management Training.

Programmer Training.

Tool-Specific Introductory Self-Tutorials.

System Design and Development Training.

Automated Tools for Knowledge Acquisition.

OTHER RESOURCES FOR DECISION-MAKERS AND PROGRAMMERS.

Consultants Transfer Methodology Techniques.

Publications--Books and Audio-Visual.

CONCLUSIONS.

Appendix: Suppliers Mentioned in This Report.