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backward chaining |
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In AI, a form of reasoning that starts with the conclusion and works backward. The goal is broken into many subgoals or sub-subgoals which can be solved more easily. Known as top-down approach. Contrast with forward chaining.
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| For example, PROLOG employs backward chaining, CLIPS employs forward chaining, and MYCIN uses modus ponens and backward chaining Harmon, P. backward chaining (in addition to forward chaining), which |
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