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Peer reviewedGood, Ron – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984
Human expert problem-solving in science is defined and used to account for scientific discovery. These ideas are used to describe BACON.5, a machine expert problem solver that discovers scientific laws using data-driver heuristics and "expectations" such as symmetry. Implications of BACON.5 type research for traditional science education…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Discovery Processes, Heuristics, Natural Sciences
Peer reviewedGood, Ron – Science Teacher, 1986
Describes instructional uses of computer programs found in David Heiserman's book "Projects in Machine Intelligence for Your Home Computer." The programs feature "creatures" of various colors that move around within a rectangular white border. (JN)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Software, Science Education, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedGood, Ron – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Defines artificial intelligence (AI) in relation to intelligent computer-assisted instruction (ICAI) and science education. Provides a brief background of AI work, examples of expert systems, examples of ICAI work, and addresses problems facing AI workers that have implications for science education. Proposes a revised model of the Karplus/Renner…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
