Consensus Knowledge Acquisition

Abstract

We have developed a method and prototype program for assisting two experts in their attempts to construct a single, consensus knowledge base. We show that consensus building can be effectively facilitated by a debugging approach that identifies, explains, and resolves discrepancies in their knowledge. To implement this approach we identify and use recognition and repair procedures for a variety of discrepancies. Examples of this knowledge are illustrated with sample transcripts from CARTER, a system for reconciling two rule-based systems. Implications for resolving other kinds of knowledge representations are also examined. Keywords: Knowledge acquisition, Multiple experts, Knowledge based systems, Debugging.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA220032

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  • Andrew Trice
  • Randall Davis

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  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Acquisition
  • Agreements
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Debugging
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Expert Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Knowledge Based Systems
  • Negotiations
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  • Operations Research
  • Psychology
  • Rule Based Systems
  • Social Psychology
  • Systems Engineering

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