What Is the Difference Between an Expert System and a Genetic

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between an expert system and a genetic algorithm?

• A) An expert system uses a genetic algorithm to assist in understanding the problem
• B) An expert system provides more accurate solutions than a genetic algorithm
• C) A genetic algorithm provides you with the best solution; an expert system provides you with many solutions along with the confidence level for each possible solution
• D) Expert systems belong in the category of artificial intelligence; genetic algorithms work with large database and warehouse systems that are not considered artificially intelligent

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Definitions:

Sample Variance

A measure of the dispersion or variability of a data set, calculated from a sample of the population.

Syntax Error

A mistake in the structure of a programming or query language code that prevents the code from being compiled or executed.

Cluster Sampling

A sampling technique where the researcher divides the population into separate groups, or "clusters," and a sample of these clusters is then selected for study.

Stratified Random

This refers to a sampling method where the population is divided into subgroups (strata) that share similar characteristics, and a random sample is then drawn from each stratum.