Approaches to Automatic Strategy Analysis and Synthesis.
Abstract
The efforts of the research group for Computer Studies of Strategies centered on three long-term projects: (1) The Generalized Production Rules System (GPRS) is a program which can support decision-making for a variety of expert systems in need of estimates of hidden variables. Hidden variables are such that their values can be identified only at certain times, either intermittently or periodically. In contrast, open variables are readily measurable at any time. The estimation is vased on stochastic, causal relations between hidden and open variables. (2) The Quasi-Optimizer System (QO) is a program which observes and measures adversaries' behavior in confrontations, infers their strategies, and constructs a descriptive theory, i.e., a model of each. It then identifies the components of the strategies, evaluates their effectiveness and combines the most satisfactory ones into a normative theory which is an optimum strategy in the statistical sense. (3) The Advice Taker/Inquirer System (AT/I) is a program which can be taught strategies by a human advisor. The advisor provides principles and high-level examples of actions in different situations. The system applies the strategy to test, verify and optimize the strategy. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 28, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA130806
Entities
People
- Nicholas V. Findler
Organizations
- University at Buffalo