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Expert Systems. Learning Objectives:. By the end of this topic you should be able to: explain what is meant by an expert system describe the components of an expert system describe the applications of an expert system. Expert Systems. In everyday life:. Expert Systems.
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Learning Objectives: By the end of this topic you should be able to: • explain what is meant by an expert system • describe the components of an expert system • describe the applications of an expert system
Expert Systems In everyday life:
Expert Systems In everyday life: • humans interpret information to gain knowledge
Expert Systems In everyday life: • humans interpret information to gain knowledge • this knowledge is used as the basis for making decisions
Expert Systems In everyday life: • humans interpret information to gain knowledge • this knowledge is used as the basis for making decisions An expert system is:
Expert Systems In everyday life: • humans interpret information to gain knowledge • this knowledge is used as the basis for making decisions An expert system is: • a computer program, used to help with a decision making process
Expert Systems In everyday life: • humans interpret information to gain knowledge • this knowledge is used as the basis for making decisions An expert system is: • a computer program, used to help with a decision making process • aka rules-based system, knowledge system
An Expert System: • is a computer program • is made up of a set of rules • analyses information about a specific type of problem. • trys to solve a problem in the same way as a human expert • has a narrow range of expertise • gives answers to questions • asks questions based on previous responses • can show how it reached conclusions • can learn from experience (heuristic) • is based on probabilities, not certainties • based on research into Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Expert System - Definition • has three components:
Expert System - 3 components • knowledge base • set of rules • consists of If...Then… rules • e.g. IF it is raining THEN I need to take an umbrella with me
Expert System - 3 components • knowledge base • set of rules • consists of If...Then… rules • e.g. IF it is raining THEN I need to take an umbrella with me • inference engine • evaluates data against the knowledge base • to provide a conclusion
Expert System - 3 components • knowledge base • set of rules • consists of If...Then… rules • e.g. IF it is raining THEN I need to take an umbrella with me • inference engine • evaluates data against the knowledge base • to provide a conclusion • user interface • displays questions to be completed by the operator • displays conclusions as output
Examples of Expert Systems • weather forecasting
Examples of Expert Systems • weather forecasting • fault diagnosis • electrical goods, cars
Examples of Expert Systems • weather forecasting • fault diagnosis • electrical goods, cars • medical diagnosis • diagnose blood infections, identify tumours
Examples of Expert Systems • weather forecasting • fault diagnosis • electrical goods, cars • medical diagnosis • diagnose blood infections, identify tumours • facial recognition
Examples of Expert Systems • weather forecasting • fault diagnosis • electrical goods, cars • medical diagnosis • diagnose blood infections, identify tumours • facial recognition • careers advice
Examples of Expert Systems • weather forecasting • fault diagnosis • electrical goods, cars • medical diagnosis • diagnose blood infections, identify tumours • facial recognition • careers advice • credit scoring • identifying whether or not an individual should be granted credit
Examples of Expert Systems • weather forecasting • fault diagnosis • electrical goods, cars • medical diagnosis • diagnose blood infections, identify tumours • facial recognition • careers advice • credit scoring • identifying whether or not an individual should be granted credit • financial planning • what if we …..?”