An example of an expert system that would use unstructured interviews would be that of a weather forcasting system. Such a system would require general information on concepts and general approaches to how conclusions may be made from this information. Answer from Westerfield Akinyele, David Allnutt, Robert London, Darren Radley, Shazia Siddiqi Structured interviews are designed so as to elicit specific details on a given issue. Unstructured interviews are designed so as to get a conceptual understanding of the problem-solving strategy used by the expert. Table to show advantages and disadvantages of structured interviews Advantages Disadvantages Attention focused on a given issue.
Detailed information is gained on issue discussed.
Insight into declarative knowledge used is provided. General rules and problem-solving strategies can be uncovered. A full understanding of the important issue is needed to direct the interview. Concepts not contained in the focus of interview may not be found. It may provide weak insight into procedural knowledge.