REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES
type: Concept

KNOWLEDGE/DECISION SYSTEMS
type: Concept
in scheme: sciencekeywords
definition: A computer-based system that aids the process of decision making or building of knowledge. For example: a construction company has decided to build a new development in a certain area, but they need to decide where to place the buildings. They may use information gathered on previous floods (i.e. stage heights) to help them decide.