Unit Highlights

Lecture/Motivating Question:
Where in the IR task can knowledge bases be of use, what intelligent human behavior of expert search intermediaries can be modeled by IR systems, and how can AI methods be applied to improve IR system operations?

Special Class Presentations, Dates:
During two classes there will be lectures by the instructor on the topic of KBIR.

Computer Exercises:
None will be required, though it is encouraged that you read about and try the Inquery system.

Paper Exercises:
For this unit only, students will write an essay of about 500 words, to be graded by the instructor.


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Thu Dec 1 16:36:56 EST 1994