TY - JOUR
T1 - A framework for the comparative analysis and evaluation of knowledge representation schemes
AU - Bingi, R.
AU - Khazanchi, Deepak
AU - Yadav, Surya B.
PY - 1995
Y1 - 1995
N2 - This article sets forth a framework for comparing and evaluating knowledge representation schemes based on the requirements for "good" representation discussed in extant literature. The dimensions of the framework suggest that knowledge representation schemes should possess a suitable mix of four basic considerations: Representational adequacy (Variety of Expressiveness, Modularity, Semantics, and Organization of Knowledge); Inference Methods (Reasoning Strategies, Data, Control and Search Strategies); and Inference Requirements (Computational Efficiency, Transparency of line of control, Completeness, and Consistency). A comparative analysis and evaluation of four popular knowledge representation schemes-Logic, Production Rules, Semantic Nets, Frames-highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in the context of the framework is furnished as evidence of its inherent validity and usefulness. In conclusion, it is submitted that incorporating an appropriate blend of the various dimensions elucidated in this article could be a step towards developing more flexible, dynamic, and valuable knowledge representation schemes.
AB - This article sets forth a framework for comparing and evaluating knowledge representation schemes based on the requirements for "good" representation discussed in extant literature. The dimensions of the framework suggest that knowledge representation schemes should possess a suitable mix of four basic considerations: Representational adequacy (Variety of Expressiveness, Modularity, Semantics, and Organization of Knowledge); Inference Methods (Reasoning Strategies, Data, Control and Search Strategies); and Inference Requirements (Computational Efficiency, Transparency of line of control, Completeness, and Consistency). A comparative analysis and evaluation of four popular knowledge representation schemes-Logic, Production Rules, Semantic Nets, Frames-highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in the context of the framework is furnished as evidence of its inherent validity and usefulness. In conclusion, it is submitted that incorporating an appropriate blend of the various dimensions elucidated in this article could be a step towards developing more flexible, dynamic, and valuable knowledge representation schemes.
KW - Frames.
KW - Framework
KW - Knowledge representation schemes
KW - Logic
KW - Production rules
KW - Representational adequacy
KW - Representational properties
KW - Semantic net
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0029277319&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/0306-4573(95)80037-T
DO - 10.1016/0306-4573(95)80037-T
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0029277319
VL - 31
SP - 233
EP - 247
JO - Information Processing and Management
JF - Information Processing and Management
SN - 0306-4573
IS - 2
ER -