title: A knowledge-based system for data analysis and interpretation.
abstract: Traditionally, statistical packages are employed to derive or infer facts about a Universe of Discourse through data analysis and interpretation. It is analysis that serves to transform data into information. Statistical packages provide the users with relatively easy-to-use and powerful mechanics of data analysis, but up to now they do not provide much help with the design and strategies of the analysis. As such, there is a risk of misuse of these packages by statistically inexperienced users. We propose the use of knowledge-based interfaces to support this category of users in statistical evaluations. This paper discusses our experiences from the implementation of a knowledge-based system called MAXITAB. It provides guidance in the processes of data analysis and interpretation and has been programmed as an interface to the statistical package MINITAB.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chowdhury
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Wigertz
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sundgren
mesh_terms: D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005103:Expert Systems; D012984:Software