A number of techniques have been developed to effectively extract and generalize planning knowledge based on expert demonstration. In this paper we consider a complementary approach to learning in which we may execute experiments designed to test hypothesized planning knowledge. In particular, we describe an algorithm that automatically generates experiments to test assertions about plan-step o...

Identifying the causal impact of some variables X on y is difficult in the best of circumstances, but faces seemingly insurmountable problems in observational data, where X is not manipulable by the researcher and cannot be randomly assigned. Nevertheless, estimating such an impact or “treatment effect” is the goal of much research, even much research that carefully states all findings in terms...

This study examined secondary school students’ self-efficacy perceptions related to block-based programming and computational thinking skills. 256 students comprised the study’s sample, a correlational research design was utilised in study. The data collection tools consisted of personal form, Self-Efficacy Perception Related Block-Based Programming scale, for Computational Thinking Skills scal...

The study examined associations between maternal mentalization ability, executive functioning, recognition of infant cues, and bonding in a non-clinical sample of mothers. It employed a correlational design. Sixty-four mothers of young infants completed assessments of mentalization ability, executive functioning, and bonding. Photographs of infant facial expressions were utilized to assess abil...

INTRODUCTION Heart failure is a major public health issue and a growing concern in developing countries, including Saudi Arabia. Most related research was conducted in Western cultures and may have limited applicability for individuals in Saudi Arabia. Thus, this study assesses the quality of life of Saudi patients with heart failure. MATERIALS & METHODS A cross-sectional correlational design...

INTRODUCTION This study used the Resiliency Model of Family Stress, Adjustment, and Adaptation to explore family factors associated with primary female caregivers' appraisals of children's behaviors, distortion of their appraisals, and children's risk of having behavioral problems. METHOD A cross-sectional, correlational design was used. Data were collected from female caregivers of preschool...