In the Context of the Different Techniques Used by an Inference

question 116

Multiple Choice

In the context of the different techniques used by an inference engine to manipulate a series of rules, _____ refers to a series of "if-then-else" condition pairs.

• A)forward chaining
• B)backward chaining
• C)inductive reasoning
• D)abductive reasoning

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Definitions:

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