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Practical experience in developing statistical knowledge enhancement systems

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The notion of statistical knowledge enhancement systems is contrasted with that of statistical expert systems. The former are intended to provide much more flexible access to a body of statistical expertise. The KENS system is outlined and the assessments of users of the system are summarised. As a consequence of these evaluations two new systems are under development, and these are outlined.

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Hand, D.J. Practical experience in developing statistical knowledge enhancement systems. Ann Math Artif Intell 2, 197–208 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01531006

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