Explanation Mechanisms for Knowledge-Based Models in the RAND Strategy Assessment System.

Abstract

This user's manual for understanding the behavior of knowledge-based decision models written in the RAND-ABEL programming language and incorporated in the RAND Strategy Assessment System (RSAS) teaches the user how to use the RSAS explanation mechanisms. The limiting factor is often the user's intuition about where to look for the evaluation of variables determining the values of higher-level variables in the RSAS's hierarchical models. Success depends on a top-down understanding of the models (since the RSAS knowledge-based programs are structured to match the conceptual models). Summary procedures that work well and efficiently assist the user. Keywords: Programming manuals, Manuals, Decision theory, Artificial intelligence, Models, Military strategy. (jhd)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA198341

Entities

People

  • Paul K. David

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Decision Theory
  • Language
  • Manuals
  • Military Strategy
  • Programming Languages
  • Programming Manuals
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Personnel Management and Statistics in the Military and Department of Defense
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy