The process of research investigations in artificial intelligence-a unified view

A number of research communities recognize artificial intelligence (AI) as a valid reference discipline. However, several papers have criticized AI's research methodologies. This paper attempts to clarify and improve the methods used in AI. Definitions are proposed for terms such as AI theory,...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on systems, man, and cybernetics man, and cybernetics, 1995-05, Vol.25 (5), p.852-861
Main Authors: Baldwin, D., Yadav, S.B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Application software
Applied sciences
Artificial intelligence
Computer science
Computer science
control theory
systems
Cybernetics
Design engineering
Exact sciences and technology
Information systems
Instruments
Management information systems
Prototypes
Systems engineering and theory
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Summary:A number of research communities recognize artificial intelligence (AI) as a valid reference discipline. However, several papers have criticized AI's research methodologies. This paper attempts to clarify and improve the methods used in AI. Definitions are proposed for terms such as AI theory, principles, hypotheses, and observations. Next, a unified view of AI research methodology is proposed. This methodology contains a long term dimension based upon the scientific method and an individual project dimension. The individual project dimension identifies four strategies: hypothetical/deductive, hermeneutical/inductive, case-based, and historical analysis. The strategies differ according to how prototyping is used in an experiment.< >
ISSN:0018-9472
2168-2909
DOI:10.1109/21.376497