Abstract
Building models for problem solving is a common practice for many disciplines. Model formulation is a complex process. Researchers have in the past approached this process from a variety of angles including planning, model structuring, model integration, and model representation, among others. Here we use observations of expert modelers in an attempt to understand the process. The observations, made in the form of protocol analysis, identified three important facets to this process: formulation tasks, control considerations, and the opportunism in the process of formulation. Using these observations, the AEROBA system was constructed, based on the blackboard paradigm. The system design and implementation details are presented. A consultation trace with AEROBA is also provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 123-143 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Journal of Management Information Systems |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Blackboard systems
- Decision support
- Model formulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Management Information Systems
- Computer Science Applications
- Management Science and Operations Research
- Information Systems and Management