Domain knowledge

Domain knowledge is knowledge of a specific discipline or field in contrast to general (or domain-independent) knowledge.[1] The term is often used in reference to a more general discipline—for example, in describing a software engineer who has general knowledge of computer programming as well as domain knowledge about developing programs for a particular industry.[citation needed] People with domain knowledge are often regarded as specialists or experts in their field.[2]

  1. ^ Bohle Carbonell, Katerina; Stalmeijer, Renée E.; Könings, Karen D.; Segers, Mien; van Merriënboer, Jeroen J. G. (2014-06-01). "How experts deal with novel situations: A review of adaptive expertise". Educational Research Review. 12: 14–29. doi:10.1016/j.edurev.2014.03.001. ISSN 1747-938X.
  2. ^ Simonsmeier, Bianca A.; Flaig, Maja; Deiglmayr, Anne; Schalk, Lennart; Schneider, Michael (2022-01-02). "Domain-specific prior knowledge and learning: A meta-analysis". Educational Psychologist. 57 (1): 31–54. doi:10.1080/00461520.2021.1939700. ISSN 0046-1520.