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✅ Forward vs. Backward Reasoning (Slide 1)
Q: What 4 factors influence choosing forward or backward reasoning?
1. Smaller to larger set of states:
o Start from a few known facts and explore more possibilities
(forward).
2. Lower branching factor:
o Choose the direction (forward or backward) where fewer
choices/options exist.
3. User thinking direction:
o Go in the direction the user naturally thinks.
4. Problem-solving style:
o Use the direction that matches how problems are usually solved.
✅ Rules for Reasoning (Slide 2)
Q: What kinds of rules are needed?
1. Forward Rules:
o Help decide what to do when input is given.
o Like reacting to events or facts.
2. Backward Rules:
o Help decide what steps to take to reach a goal.
o Like planning backward from the target.
✅ Elevator Example (Slide 3 & 4)
🛗 Rules for Elevator (Simple Logic):
Rule 1: If elevator is on 1st floor & button for 1st is pressed → open
door
Rule 2: If on 1st floor & button for 2nd is pressed → go to 2nd floor
Rule 3: If on 1st floor & button for 3rd is pressed → go to 3rd floor
Rule 4: If on 2nd floor, button for 1st is pressed, and elevator is
already going to 3rd → remember to go to 1st later
✅ Forward Reasoning (How it works):
You start with known facts (e.g., where the elevator is and which
button was pressed).
Then you check which rules match those facts.
If a rule matches, its action happens.
📌 Examples:
1. Example 1:
o Facts: On 1st floor, button for 3rd pressed → Rule 3 is used → go
to 3rd floor.
2. Example 2:
o While going to 3rd floor, button for 1st is pressed → Rule 4
triggers → elevator will remember to go to 1st later.
3. Example 3:
o Facts: Button pressed for 2nd and 3rd floor → Rules 2 & 3 both
match.
o System must choose between two rules → this is called
conflict resolution.
🧠 Summary:
Forward Reasoning = Start from input/facts → reach action or goal.
Backward Reasoning = Start from goal → find what facts/actions are
needed.
In complex cases, conflict resolution helps choose the right rule
when multiple match.
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