The ICE Expert System is a decision tool that builds from a base of about 300 coded cases of conflict and environment.  It allows a decision-maker to select coded criteria for a new case and compare it to these cases.

Here is the link to the NEW ICE Expert System
Please test out the system and see how well it finds cases that are similar to some possible case.

Here is the link to the old ICE Expert System
Please test out the system and see how well it finds cases that are similar to some possible case.

Here is the link to the ICE Cases
There are many cases there but new ones are always emerging or on the horizon.  Ideas for other topics are welcome.

To read about the scoring system: Interpreting ICE

I hope users can also post on any comments on usability and suggestions for moving forward.  This includes additional cases to include or improvements or more functions related to the actual system.  I am also interested in other sources of data to feed categories or re-think them.

You can also send comments to jlee@american.edu

Jim Lee