Using Vector and Extended Boolean Matching in an Expert System for Selecting Foster Homes.

Fox, Edward A.; Winett, Sheila G.

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ERIC Number: EJ420350

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Publication Date: 1990

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Using Vector and Extended Boolean Matching in an Expert System for Selecting Foster Homes.

Fox, Edward A.; Winett, Sheila G.

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v41 n1 p10-26 Jan 1990

Describes FOCES (Foster Care Expert System), a prototype expert system for choosing foster care placements for children which integrates information retrieval techniques with artificial intelligence. The use of prototypes and queries in Prolog routines, extended Boolean matching, and vector correlation are explained, as well as evaluation by controlled testing. (78 references) (EAM)

Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Data Collection, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Expert Systems, Information Retrieval, Social Sciences, Social Workers, Tables (Data), Worksheets

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

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Language: English

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