Machine Learning and Knowledge Acquisition: Integrated Approaches (Knowledge-Based Systems) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0126851204 ISBN 13: 9780126851205

Publisher: Academic Press, 1995

Synopsis

Machine learning and knowledge acquisition represent two complementary approaches to the acquisition and organization of knowledge for knowledge-based systems. Machine learning has focused on developing autonomous algorithms for acquiring knowledge as data and for knowledge compilation and organization. In contrast, knowledge acquisition has focused on improving and partially automating the acquisition of knowledge from human experts by knowledge engineers. Currently, both fields are moving toward an integrated approach using machine learning techniques to automate knowledge acquisition from experts, and using knowledge acquisition techniques to guide and assist the learning process.
This is the first book to present some of the most representative approaches to the integration of machine learning and knowledge acquisition such as case-based reasoning, apprenticeship learning, knowledge-base refinement through multistrategy learning, example-guided knowledge-based revision, and interactive inductive logic programming. It also presents their application to such areas as planning, scheduling, diagnosis, control, information retrieval, and robotics.
The books tutorial style and description of real-world applications will make it essential reading for students, researchers, and practitioners working in machine learning and knowledge acquisition.

Includes an introduction to knowledge acquisition and machine learning
Presents methods for automating the knowledge acquisition process through the use of machine learning techniques
Outlines ways to enhance the power of learning methods through the employment of knowledge acquisition techniques
Describes successful practical applications of integrated knowledge acquisition and machine learning approaches

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About the Author

Gheorghe Tecuci is Professor of Computer Science at George Mason University and a full member of the Romanian Academy. He has had around 100 scientific papers published, and is best known for his contributions to multistrategy learning and integrated machine learning and knowledge acquisition.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0126851204
• ISBN 13: 9780126851205
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 325