Publisher's Synopsis
This tutorial is designed to be used by business students as a supplement in a decision support systems (DSS) or expert systems course. Luce teaches the novice user how to develop rule-based expert systems using the popular "shell" VP-expert. (A "shell" is an expert systems stripped of its knowledge).;The software includes educational verison of VP-expert and a data disk (3 1/2" and 5 1/4") with each book. Step-by-step self-paced tutorials include actual screens and require minimal instructor supervision. It takes advantage of existing data as well as spreadsheet and PC-based database programs, and uses examples to show how the interface is improved with windows, graphics, smart forms and hypertext. A case study approach promotes discussion of VP-expert features and demonstrates relevance to business. The book contains key ideas, review and discussion questions, hands-on exercises, and VP-expert command summary.
