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HISTORICAL REASONS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Continuing Education
- Software
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- intelligent computer-aided instruction
1, record 1, English, intelligent%20computer%2Daided%20instruction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ICAI 2, record 1, English, ICAI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- intelligent computer-assisted instruction 3, record 1, English, intelligent%20computer%2Dassisted%20instruction
correct
- ICAI 4, record 1, English, ICAI
correct
- ICAI 4, record 1, English, ICAI
- intelligent CAI 5, record 1, English, intelligent%20CAI
correct
- intelligent tutoring 6, record 1, English, intelligent%20tutoring
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Instruction using] programs that understand the student’s internal cognitive structures; are able to analyse a student’s answer to a question and determine which parts of the question confuse the student. They then use that information to provide very specific instruction. A system of this type would be a substitute for a very competent and experienced teacher. 7, record 1, English, - intelligent%20computer%2Daided%20instruction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intelligent Computer-Assisted Instruction (ICAI) ... encompasses two primary areas. One is instructional programs that model the learner ... These programs collect detailed data about the student’s work and formulate a hypothesis about what the student knows and is thinking. ... The other area is the use of expert systems ... that contain all known information on a particular topic, a set of logic that ties all this information together ..., and in some cases a program that allows a person to converse easily and in natural language with the computer. 8, record 1, English, - intelligent%20computer%2Daided%20instruction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The components of an ICAI program are problem-solving expertise, student model, and tutoring module. 9, record 1, English, - intelligent%20computer%2Daided%20instruction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For historical reasons, much of the research in the field of educational software involving artificial intelligence has been conducted under the name of "ICAI. "This acronym stands for "Intelligent Computer-Aided Instruction, "a phrase that evolved out of the name "Computer-Aided Instruction"(CAI)... Most recently, "ICAI" has often been replaced by the acronym "ITS, "for "Intelligent Tutoring Systems".... 10, record 1, English, - intelligent%20computer%2Daided%20instruction
Record 1, Key term(s)
- intelligent computer-based tutoring
- intelligent computer-based teaching
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Éducation permanente
- Logiciels
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- enseignement intelligemment assisté par ordinateur
1, record 1, French, enseignement%20intelligemment%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EIAO 1, record 1, French, EIAO
correct, masculine noun
- E.I.A.O. 2, record 1, French, E%2EI%2EA%2EO%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- enseignement assisté bâti autour d'un système expert 3, record 1, French, enseignement%20assist%C3%A9%20b%C3%A2ti%20autour%20d%27un%20syst%C3%A8me%20expert
correct, masculine noun
- EAO intelligent 4, record 1, French, EAO%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun
- enseignement automatisé intelligent 5, record 1, French, enseignement%20automatis%C3%A9%20intelligent
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enseignement à partir du principe que les programmes à vocation pédagogique devraient être eux-mêmes des experts du domaine capables de résoudre les problèmes posés de différentes façons, de suivre et de critiquer les solutions de l'étudiant. 3, record 1, French, - enseignement%20intelligemment%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'E.I.A.O. consiste à appliquer la technicité des systèmes experts à l'E.A.O., l'expert en l'occurrence étant l'enseignant-pédagogue. L'E.A.O. pratique une analyse plus ou moins affinée des réponses des apprenants. L'E.I.A.O. ambitionne d'analyser le raisonnement de cet apprenant, de lui montrer d'autres formes de raisonnement ou l'aider à les découvrir [...] 2, record 1, French, - enseignement%20intelligemment%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le sigle est aussi celui d'un projet de recherche au Laboratoire de recherche informatique d'Orsay (France). 6, record 1, French, - enseignement%20intelligemment%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Soil Science
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- water potential
1, record 2, English, water%20potential
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- psiw 2, record 2, English, psiw
see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a measure of the tendency of water to move from high free energy to lower free energy. 3, record 2, English, - water%20potential
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Water potential is the sum of osmotic potential, pressure potential, [gravitational potential,] and matric potential. 4, record 2, English, - water%20potential
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
For historical and practical reasons, however, plant physiologists have developed another parameter called the water potential(psiw). Water potential is expressed in pressure units such as megapascals(MPa).... Like chemical potential, water potential is a relative quantity, and is always determined as a difference between the sample in question and a standard reference. For plant physiologists, the standard reference for water potential measurements is the water potential of pure water at one atmosphere of pressure. This reference value is defined as 0 MegaPascals. 2, record 2, English, - water%20potential
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Water potential] is replacing the concept of osmotic pressure and differs from osmotic pressure in taking capillary and imbibitional forces into account. 4, record 2, English, - water%20potential
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The symbol for water potential is the Greek letter Psi. ... Water potential is measured in units of atmospheric pressure; bars or dynes per square centimeter. (1 bar = 106 dynes/cm²). 3, record 2, English, - water%20potential
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The symbol used is the Greek letter psiw. 5, record 2, English, - water%20potential
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Science du sol
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- potentiel hydrique
1, record 2, French, potentiel%20hydrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les composantes du potentiel hydrique. Dans un sol, l'énergie potentielle de l'eau peut provenir de plusieurs sources. [...] Potentiel gravitationnel [...] Potentiel matriciel [...] Potentiel osmotique [...] 2, record 2, French, - potentiel%20hydrique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Paramètre de l'eau du sol ou de la plante. 3, record 2, French, - potentiel%20hydrique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bien qu'aujourd'hui le terme potentiel hydrique soit le terme recommandé, on trouve encore, héritage du passé, d'autres appellations de cette même grandeur : potentiel de succion, tension de succion, déficit de pression, hauteur capillaire, etc. Le fait à retenir est que ces différentes dénominations, qu'il faut désormais éviter d'utiliser en physiologie végétale et en agronomie, sont le plus souvent équivalentes (au signe près et compte tenu des unités dans lesquelles elles sont exprimées); elles définissent toutes «l'état énergétique» de l'eau dans un substrat. 4, record 2, French, - potentiel%20hydrique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Ciencia del suelo
- Biología vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- potencial hídrico
1, record 2, Spanish, potencial%20h%C3%ADdrico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gradiente de presión que provoca el flujo de agua, especialmente en relación a su absorción del suelo por las plantas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - potencial%20h%C3%ADdrico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depende de los componentes gravitatorios, matricial, osmótico y de presión. 1, record 2, Spanish, - potencial%20h%C3%ADdrico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-06-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Heritage
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- heritage site
1, record 3, English, heritage%20site
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heritage sites are protected for aesthetic, historical or ecological reasons. 2, record 3, English, - heritage%20site
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Includes archaeological, burial, historical, and sacred sites. 3, record 3, English, - heritage%20site
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
heritage site: term and observation taken from the Nisga’a Final Agreement [the letter "g" in Nisga’a should be underlined]. 4, record 3, English, - heritage%20site
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Compare with historic site. 4, record 3, English, - heritage%20site
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Patrimoine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- site patrimonial
1, record 3, French, site%20patrimonial
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- site du patrimoine 2, record 3, French, site%20du%20patrimoine
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'installation d'un barrage sur la rivière Chaudière pourrait réduire ses célèbres chutes [...] à quelques cascades malingres. Et au revoir l'attrait touristique! [...] La rivière n'étant pas classée site patrimonial, le gouvernement du Québec devra trancher. 3, record 3, French, - site%20patrimonial
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
site patrimonial : terme relevé dans l'Accord définitif Nisga'a [la lettre « g » dans Nisga'a devrait être soulignée]. 4, record 3, French, - site%20patrimonial
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes y cultura indígenas
- Patrimonio
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sitio protegido
1, record 3, Spanish, sitio%20protegido
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sitio que pertenece al patrimonio nacional o de la humanidad. 1, record 3, Spanish, - sitio%20protegido
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-09-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- National History
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- On the Job - A Century of Canadians at Work
1, record 4, English, On%20the%20Job%20%2D%20A%20Century%20of%20Canadians%20at%20Work
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadians have worked in very diverse work-spaces throughout the 20th century. This photographic exhibition gives the viewer a closer look at these spaces and, more importantly, offers a perspective on the ordinary people who work within them. These people were not selected because of their fame or name, but for the ways in which they are representative of Canada and its economy, whether they are at work outdoors, underground, in a factory or in the home. These photographs were produced for many reasons : as a tool of communication; as a means for the government to promote and administer its programs; as a way for industry to advertise its achievements and thereby demonstrate corporate pride; to enable ordinary citizens to produce an historical and cultural record of a subject of personal importance to them. 1, record 4, English, - On%20the%20Job%20%2D%20A%20Century%20of%20Canadians%20at%20Work
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Histoires nationales
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Au boulot! - Un siècle de travail au Canada
1, record 4, French, Au%20boulot%21%20%2D%20Un%20si%C3%A8cle%20de%20travail%20au%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Canadiens ont travaillé dans des lieux très diversifiés au cours du XXe siècle. Cette exposition de photographies permet de se familiariser avec ces lieux et, surtout, met en valeur les gens qui y ont travaillé. Ces gens n'ont pas été choisis en raison de leur célébrité, mais bien parce qu'ils sont représentatifs du Canada et de son économie, et ce, qu'ils travaillent en plein air, sous terre, en usine ou à la maison. Ces photographies ont été produites pour de nombreuses raisons : comme outil de communication; comme moyen pour le gouvernement de promouvoir et d'administrer ses programmes; comme façon pour l'industrie de mettre en valeur ses réalisations et d'afficher sa fierté; pour permettre aux citoyens de produire un document historique et culturel sur un sujet important à leurs yeux. 1, record 4, French, - Au%20boulot%21%20%2D%20Un%20si%C3%A8cle%20de%20travail%20au%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-05-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surveying Techniques
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- chaining
1, record 5, English, chaining
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- chaînage 2, record 5, English, cha%C3%AEnage
correct
- taping 1, record 5, English, taping
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "chaining" was formerly synonymous with "taping", but "chaining" is now preferred(for historical and legal reasons) for surveys of the public lands system and "taping" for all other surveys. 3, record 5, English, - chaining
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'arpentage
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chaînage
1, record 5, French, cha%C3%AEnage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure des dimensions d'un terrain, avec une chaîne d'arpenteur. 2, record 5, French, - cha%C3%AEnage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaînage : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 3, record 5, French, - cha%C3%AEnage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas de agrimensura
- Ingeniería de campaña (Militar)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- medición con cadena de agrimensor
1, record 5, Spanish, medici%C3%B3n%20con%20cadena%20de%20agrimensor
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-11-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
- Federal Laws and Legal Documents
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- for historical reasons
1, record 6, English, for%20historical%20reasons
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
- Lois et documents juridiques fédéraux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pour des raisons d'ordre historique
1, record 6, French, pour%20des%20raisons%20d%27ordre%20historique
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-10-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Audio-Visual Documents
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- When Women Kill
1, record 7, English, When%20Women%20Kill
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Video produced in 1994 by Morag Productions Inc., Montreal, Quebec. What would make an ordinary women kill her husband? This powerful documentary focuses on the experiences of three battered women who, after years of violence, killed their abusers in self-defense. The film explores the reasons for their actions and how they were treated by the courts. Also featured is author, Ann Jones, who offers an historical background on society's attitudes toward women who kill, and who challenges the legal system to confront the widespread violence that men inflict daily on the home front. 1, record 7, English, - When%20Women%20Kill
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents audio-visuels
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- When Women Kill
1, record 7, French, When%20Women%20Kill
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vidéo produit en 1994 par Morag Productions Inc, Montréal (Québec). 1, record 7, French, - When%20Women%20Kill
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1984-09-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Records Management (Management)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- civilian personnel files scheme
1, record 8, English, civilian%20personnel%20files%20scheme
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CIVPERS 1, record 8, English, CIVPERS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... Program [involving] many activities respecting the personnel files of former public servants who for various reasons have left the employ of the federal government.... These activities are :(a) Transfer of the files to RMB [Records Management Branch] ;(b) Integration of the files;(c) Documentation and storage of the files; and(d) Systematic disposal, including selection for permanent retention of files of historical value. 1, record 8, English, - civilian%20personnel%20files%20scheme
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des documents (Gestion)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- programme des dossiers de personnel civil
1, record 8, French, programme%20des%20dossiers%20de%20personnel%20civil
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CIVPERS 1, record 8, French, CIVPERS
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La DGD [Direction de la Gestion des documents] exploite depuis 1957, un "Programme des dossiers de personnel civil" (...) Plusieurs activités de ce programme se rapportent aux dossiers d'anciens fonctionnaires fédéraux. (...) Ce sont entre autres: (a) Le transfert des dossiers à la DGD; (b) L'intégration des dossiers; (c) La rédaction des instruments de recherche et la conservation des dossiers; (d) Le tri systématique et la mise de côté des dossiers présentant un intérêt historique en vue de les conserver indéfiniment. 1, record 8, French, - programme%20des%20dossiers%20de%20personnel%20civil
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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