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Artificial intelligence (AI)
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is the science of making machines imitate human thinking and behavior.
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Buyer agent or shopping bot
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are intelligent agents that look on the Web for the product of your choice and bring the information back to you.
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Data mart
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is a miniature data warehouse with a special focus.
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Data mining
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is the process of extracting information from a data warehouse for decision-making purposes.
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Data-mining bots
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search through data warehouses to discover new information.
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Data warehouse
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is a collection of information from internal and/or external sources organized specifically for decision-making purposes.
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Decision support system (DSS)
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is software that uses models, information, and an interactive user interface to help you make decisions.
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Expert system, also called a knowledge-based system
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is an artificial intelligence system that applies reasoning capabilities to reach a conclusion.
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Find-and-retrieve agents
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travel around a network (very likely the Internet) finding information and bringing it back to you.
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Fuzzy logic
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is a mathematical method of handling imprecise or subjective information.
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Genetic algorithm
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is an artificial intelligence system that mimics the evolutionary, survival-of-the-fittest process, to generate increasingly better solutions to a problem.
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Geographic information system (GIS)
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is software that allows you to see information in map form.
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Global positioning system (GPS)
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is a device that tells you your current latitude, longitude, speed, and direction of movement.
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Intelligent agent or bot
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is software that will automatically perform repetitive tasks on your computer for you.
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Model management
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is the component of a decision support system that handles the models.
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Monitoring and surveillance agents
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are intelligent agents that perform diagnostic and housekeeping in the background, alerting you when they find something of interest.
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Neural network
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is an artificial intelligence system that is capable of learning how to differentiate patterns.
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Robot
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is an artificial intelligence device with simulated human senses capable of taking action on its own.
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Structured decision
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is one that you can make by applying a formula. With a structured decision you punch in the right numbers, do the arithmetic correctly, and get the right answer - guaranteed.
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Unstructured decision
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is one for which there is no guaranteed way to get a precise right answer.
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User agents
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are intelligent agents that help an individual in performing computer-related tasks.
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User interface
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is the manner in which you communicate with the software package.
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education