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Overview: The resource discusses the design and application of an expert system for diagnosing cancer using Bayes' Theorem. It is relevant to the Computer Engineering field, particularly in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems, and Applied Health Sciences. It belongs to the “Information Technology” subdiscipline of MERLOT. Topic: Medical diagnosis assisted by expert systems using Bayes' Theorem. Types of Material Formats: Open (Access) Journal – Article Links to related material Glossary of terms Type of Material: Open (Access) Journal – Article Technical Requirements: Up-to-date browser compatible with PDFs, internet connection. No specific software required. Learning Goals: Understanding the application of Bayes' Theorem in real-world contexts. Applying expert systems in medicine. Developing skills in modeling and evaluating probabilistic decision-making. Recommended Uses: For courses on Intelligent Systems, Knowledge Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or Automated Decision-Making. Target Student Population: Undergraduate students in Computer Engineering, from second or third year onward. Prerequisite Knowledge: Fundamentals of probability and statistics. Basic knowledge of expert systems and AI. Familiarity with inference algorithms. Evaluations and Observations: Quality of Content: ✅ Strengths: Technical precision in describing the method. Clear and detailed application of Bayes' Theorem. Realistic context applied to a relevant medical problem. References to previous studies and solid theoretical justification. ⚠️ Concerns: Limited interactivity as a teaching resource. Technical language may be complex without teacher guidance. Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching/Learning Tool: ✅ Strengths: A solid example of how AI is applied in a real-world scenario. A strong foundation for classroom discussions and practical exercises. Useful for demonstrating the integration of computer science and medicine. ⚠️ Concerns: Does not include practical activities or self-assessment questions. Lack of multimedia elements may reduce its appeal. Ease of Use: ✅ Strengths: High accessibility as an open-access article. Well-organized content with clear sections. The PDF is well-formatted and easy to navigate. ⚠️ Concerns: Only available in English, which may limit accessibility for some students. No visual summary or diagrams to support visual learning.