Defining "Ill-Defined Domains"; A literature survey.

Abstract

In order to make progress on Intelligent Tutoring in ill-defined domains it is helpful to start with a definition. In this paper we consider the existing definitions and select one for the basis of our discussion. We then summarize some of the more salient characteristics of ill-defined domains from a tutoring standpoint and some human and ITS strategies that have been employed to cope with them. We conclude with some challenges to the ITS community to spur further research.