Remember, a thorough expert system is only as good as the knowledge base built by the knowledge engineer. You may use either the forward chaining or backward chaining method to build your system. However, please indicate to me which method seemed to work best for you in your expert system development phase.

The topics to choose from are as follows: (choose one)

• Join the Chamber of Commerce (as a small business owner)?

• Lease a new car or purchase a pre-owned car?

• Purchase a new computer before December 31, 1998?

• Buy technology stocks (you have $5,000 to spend) or some other stock?

• Buy the voice recognition software or one other comparable system mentioned in class?
• Ask your employer for a raise or promotion?