Intermediate · Cognitive
Case-based reasoning (CBR)
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TL;DR. A problem-solving approach that relies on finding and adapting solutions from similar past problems.
Technical Definition
A problem-solving approach that relies on finding and adapting solutions from similar past problems.
How it works
Case-Based Reasoning (CBR) solves new problems by retrieving and adapting solutions from a database of similar past problems, called 'cases.' The system identifies the most relevant past case, adapts its solution to the current situation, and the new solution can then be added to the case base for future use. It's a form of reasoning by analogy.
Related Concepts
- Knowledge Representation — How facts and relationships are encoded so a system can reason over them.
- Expert system — AI programs that mimic the decision-making ability of a human expert using a knowledge base and inference rules.