Learning Representation by Integrating Case-Based and Inductive Learning

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This paper describes a machine learning approach combining case-based reasoning with inductive learning in order to learn representation of problem solving context. The essence of this approach is the use of conceptual clustering to both facilitate efficient retrieval of cases and to induce concepts representing generalizations of context. In addition, learning by examples is used to acquire rules to guide adaptation of retrieved cases. The concepts induced via clustering are used to represent generalized context in the learning and application of acquired adaptation rules.