Tampa Exercise October 7, 2004

Objectives Not intending to specifically compare these two systems Want to gain experience with the concept of end-to-end systems, and Understanding about how an analyst might process information Analysts: Exposure to the potential of QA systems and how they might fit into a task workflow Developers: Consider how your research efforts match these approaches –Component/enabling technologies –Alternative approaches Government Representatives: Consider potential applications of mature QA systems

Rules Group participation (24 groups – 4 per group) –Mentoring - Accountability Work within your own group Request assistance if needed Work to answer challenge questions Make note of your reactions to these systems Be prepared to respond to the objectives on the previous slide

Exercise Format Introduction Break –Draw work group assignments Exercise Block #1 (WG1-12: HITIQA; WG13-24: FERRET) Lunch Exercise Block #2 (WG1-12: FERRET; WG13-24: HITIQA) Working Group Discussions Discussion Group Discussions (Report back Friday Morning)

Exercise Block 25 minutes: Training Report to your designated work group Receive the scenario 60 minutes: Open investigation Receive challenge questions 30 minutes: Directed investigation Fill out questionnaire

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