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G. Kabanda

Abstract

An automatic knowledge acquisition methodology for agro-meteorological data analysis and interpretation G. Kabanda Central Computing Services, P.O. Box CY 704, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe ABSTRACT A lot of expertise has not be harnessed in the past from expatriate experts due to lack of a standard methodology for knowledge acquisition. A knowledge acquisition methodology consists of a collection of procedures, techniques, tools, and documentation aids which will facilitate the development of an expert system. The drawbacks and associated factors which characterise this bottle-neck problem are outlined. Knowledge elicitation is presented as the most effective mode of knowledge acquisition. The use of inductive programs as tools of knowledge acquisition is discussed. Employment of this methodology in the development and as a useful model in acquiring knowledge for both knowledge bases and procedural systems such as rela

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