A simulation-based experience in learning structures of bayesian networks to represent how students learn composite concepts

International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 237-285

  Liu, Chao Lin ^a  

^a NATIONAL CHENGCHI UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Bayesian networks; Computer assisted cognitive modelling; Computer assisted learning; Learning patterns; Machine learning; Student modelling

Indexed keywords

EID: 85013587043     PISSN: 15604292     EISSN: 15604306     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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