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Behavioural decision theory and it's implication for knowledge engineering*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 July 2009

Paul E. Lehner  and
Leonard Adelman
Paul E. Lehner
Affiliation:
Information Systems and Systems Engineering, George Mason University, 4400, University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, USA
Leonard Adelman
Affiliation:
Information Systems and Systems Engineering, George Mason University, 4400, University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, USA
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Abstract

This paper explores the implications of research results in behavioural decision theory on knowledge engineering. Behavioural decision theory, with its performance (versus process) orientation, can tell us a great deal about the validity of human expert knowledge, and when it should be modelled. A brief history of behavioural decision theory is provided. Implications for knowledge elicitation and representation are discussed. An approach to knowledge engineering is proposed that takes into account these implications.

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The Knowledge Engineering Review , Volume 5 , Issue 1 , March 1990 , pp. 5 - 14
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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