Title :
Toward a competence theory of diagnosis
Author :
Benjamins, R. ; Jansweijer, Wouter
Author_Institution :
Lab. of Integrated Syst., Sao Paulo Univ., Brazil
Abstract :
A competence theory of diagnosis works by decomposing diagnosis into sets of subtasks, or problem-solving methods. These methods are recursively decomposed until primitive inferences are found. Tasks and methods are then organized in a task-method decomposition structure.<>
Keywords :
diagnostic expert systems; inference mechanisms; problem solving; competence theory; diagnosis decomposition; primitive inferences; problem-solving methods; recursive decomposition; subtasks; task-method decomposition structure; Artificial intelligence; Costs; Engines; Fault diagnosis; Fuel storage; Problem-solving; Temperature;
Journal_Title :
IEEE Expert
