Expert Systems: Key Components and Applications

Expert Systems: These are systems that solve problems using a symbolic representation of human knowledge. They contain a logical unit with which conclusions are drawn from the knowledge base. The system decides which rules to apply, what should be done, resolves conflicts, and makes use of the knowledge base.

Inference Mechanism Functions

The inference mechanism determines the actions that take place, the order in which they will occur, and how they will affect the different parts of the Expert System.

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Information Systems and Application Development in Business

Item 1: Introduction to Development Applications

1. Computer Software

When we talk about computers, we must refer to both the computer hardware and computer software. The hardware is the set of physical elements that make up a computer. Software is defined as a computer software package that is able to interpret and execute properly. Depending on your role, you may develop programs that fall under software control, treatment, and diagnosis.

  • Control software is a set of programs, usually managed by
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Operations Management: Strategies, Processes, and Sustainability

Operations Management (OM) Overview Definition: OM involves planning, designing, coordinating, and executing processes to produce goods or services.Core Activities: Managing inputs (materials, equipment, etc.), transformations (physical, informational, etc.), and outputs (finished products/services).Why Study OM? Backbone of organizations, affecting all functions.Interrelated with areas like finance, HR, and marketing. Vital for corporate strategy; 20% of Canadian jobs in goods-producing sectors.
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Business Operations and Process Optimization Strategies

Chapter 4: Forecasting Accuracy

Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD)

Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) is a metric used to evaluate the accuracy of forecasting. It represents the average of the absolute differences between forecasted values and actual values, providing a measure of overall forecast error.

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Calculating MAD

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QuarterActual Tonnage UnloadedForecast with a = 0.10Forecast with a = 0.50
1180175
2168175.50 = 175.00 + 0.10 (180 – 175)
3159174.75 = 175.50 + 0.10 (168 – 175.50)
4175173.18 = 174.75 + 0.10 (159
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Multilevel Feedback Queues and Process Management

Planning Processor Queues: Multi-Level Feedback

Provide a structure to achieve the following objectives:

  • Encourage shorter works.
  • Encourage work limited by input/output to optimize the use of devices for input/output.
  • Determine the nature of the work as quickly as possible and plan the work (process) accordingly.

A new process enters the ready list at the end of the upper tail. It moves through the FIFO queue until the CPU. If the job ends or leaves the CPU to wait for the completion of an input/output

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Digital Analytics: Key Concepts and SEO Strategies

Understanding Cookies and Their Role in Web Analytics

A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a web server and stored in a web browser. Every time a web browser makes a request to a server, this data is sent back to the server along with the request. As the request is fulfilled, the web server can also update the cookie in the browser.

The Mission and Vision of Data Analysis

The mission of data analysis is to obtain all the necessary information for decision-making in our business. The vision:

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