The Process of Question Answering: A Computer Simulation of Cognition

The Process of Question Answering examines the phenomenon of question answering, which relies on language comprehension, memory retrieval, and language generation. It proposes a theory of human question answering that involves a theory of human memory organization and cognitive processes that access and manipulate information in memory. This book describes question answering as a particular task in information processing and highlights the importance of considering the precise form of information in memory and the operations manipulating it.

Format: Hardback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1978, The Process of Question Answering delves into a multifaceted phenomenon that encompasses various realms of human cognition: language comprehension, memory retrieval, and language generation. When approached as a problem in natural language processing, computational question answering takes on a fresh perspective. A comprehensive theory of human question answering necessitates a theoretical framework that encompasses human memory organization and the cognitive processes involved in accessing and manipulating information within memory. This book presents question answering as a distinct task within the realm of information processing. The theoretical models outlined herein have been constructed upon a formulation of general theories in natural language processing, which were developed without the specific focus of question answering in mind. By emphasizing the precise form of information in memory and the precise operations employed to manipulate it, programmers can uncover significant issues that might otherwise be overlooked. This reissue, while retaining its historical significance, offers readers a valuable insight into the early stages of artificial intelligence.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032327969