Using meta-knowledge within a multilevel framework for KBS development

Plant, Robert; Gamble, Rose F.

doi:10.1006/ijhc.1996.0102

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“…In Sections 3 and 4, we consider eight methodologies for the development of KBSs. This section uses research in methodology assessment, drawing upon the literature from the validation and verification community (Hilal & Soltan, 1991;Howard et al, 1999;Miller, 1990;Mitev, 1994;Nandhakumar & Avison, 1999;Plant, 1997;Preece, 1995;Wasserman & Freman, 1983). 6 We make an empirical evaluation of the rigour and quality of the systems that may be derived from the discussed approaches.…”

Section: Methodology Quality Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The framework defined by Plant and Gamble (Plant, 1987;1997) uses a meta-knowledge model to link the "stages" of system creation adhering to Newell's knowledge-level construct (Newell, 1972). The motivation for this Meta-Knowledge (MK) approach is to create rigorous systems that emphasise formality, analysis and the justification of actions taken in the development.…”

Section: A Meta-knowledge Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The MK model approach to knowledge-based system development (Plant, 1997) Methodologies for the development of knowledge-based systems 59…”

Section: Figurementioning

confidence: 99%

“…On the basis of these analyses a specification of the system can be constructed detailing the constraints on the knowledge representation, inference mechanism, user interface and performance. In the third stage, that of design, the actual tools for knowledge (Plant, 1997) R…”

Section: Commonkadsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…and system verification (are we building the product right?). Research in the area of validation and verification as applied to KBSs has progressed in parallel to that of KBS development methodologies, building up an extensive literature (Antoniou & Plant, 1997;Ayel & Rousset, 1995;Coenen et al, 2000;Gamble & Landauer, 1995;O'Leary & Preece, 1998;Plant, 1994;Preece, 1993;Schmolze, 1996). The ability to ensure that the quality of the development matches the requirements of the task is very important, however not all tasks require the same level of quality.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Knowledge-based systems have often been criticised for the limited theoretical base upon which they are constructed. This view asserts that systems are often developed in an ad hoc, individual way that leads to unmaintainable, unreliable and non-rigorous systems. The last decade, however, has seen an increased effort to produce methodologies to counter this view as well as continued research into validation and verification techniques. This paper presents a brief discussion of some of the important research in knowledge-based system life cycles and development methods. Methodologies are considered and are discussed in light of two sets of quality assurance criteria.

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