Knowledge-Driven DSS

Most of the material on Knowledge-Driven DSS is in the Subscriber Zone. About Knowledge-Driven DSS Knowledge-Driven DSS can suggest or recommend actions to managers. These DSS are person-computer systems with specialized problem-solving expertise. The "expertise" consists of knowledge about a particular domain, understanding of problems within that domain, and "skill" at solving some of these problems. A related concept is Data Mining. It refers to a class of analytical applications that search for hidden patterns in a database. Data mining is the process of sifting through large amounts of data to produce data content relationships. Tools used for building Knowledge-Driven DSS are sometimes called Intelligent Decision Support methods (cf., Dhar and Stein, 1997). Building Knowledge-Driven DSS and Mining Data Introduction Key Terms and Concepts Other Important Terms Characteristics of Knowledge-Driven DSS Managing Knowledge-Driven DSS Projects Using Rules for Knowledge-Driven DSS Advantages and Limitations of Rules Knowledge-Driven DSS Examples Data Mining and Creating Knowledge Data Mining Techniques and Tools Case-Based Reasoning, Data Visualization, Fuzzy Query and Analysis Genetic Algorithms, Neural Networks Data Mining Process Data Mining Examples Evaluating Development Packages Conclusions and Commentary Questions and Exercises References Web Links Relevant Ask Dan! Links What is data mining and how is it related to DSS? What is the relationship between DSS and Expert Systems? Relevant Case Study Examples EXSYS Staff, "IAP Systems using Exsys CORVID Expert System Software to support corporate families on overseas assignments", EXSYS, Inc., 2002, HTML link. Georgia Tech Research Institute Staff, "Assistance to the Emergency Response Community", Georgia Tech Research Institute, 2001, HTML link. Tauhert, C., "For Underwriting, NC Blue Turns to an Expert", Insurance & Technology magazine, March 1998, HTML link. Please help me keep this information current and useful. Contact me with new links, link updates, and suggestions. DJP