Fuzzy Sets in Information Retrieval and Cluster Analysis (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1990)

The present monograph intends to establish a solid link among three fields: fuzzy set theory, information retrieval, and cluster analysis. Fuzzy set theory supplies new concepts and methods for the other two fields, and provides a common frame work within which they can be reorganized. Four principal groups of readers are assumed: researchers or students who are interested in (a) application of fuzzy sets, (b) theory of information retrieval or bibliographic databases, (c) hierarchical clustering, and (d) application of methods in systems science. Readers in group (a) may notice that the fuzzy set theory used here is very simple, since only finite sets are dealt with. This simplification enables the max min algebra to deal with fuzzy relations and matrices as equivalent entities. Fuzzy graphs are also used for describing theoretical properties of fuzzy relations. This assumption of finite sets is sufficient for applying fuzzy sets to information retrieval and cluster analysis. This means that little theory, beyond the basic theory of fuzzy sets, is required. Although readers in group (b) with little background in the theory of fuzzy sets may have difficulty with a few sections, they will also find enough in this monograph to support an intuitive grasp of this new concept of fuzzy information retrieval. Chapter 4 provides fuzzy retrieval without the use of mathematical symbols. Also, fuzzy graphs will serve as an aid to the intuitive understanding of fuzzy relations."

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Theory and Decision Library D:, 4
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	1990
Authors:	S. Miyamoto
Dimensions:	240 x 160 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
Edition:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1990
ISBN-13:	978-90-481-4067-1
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Information theory > Cybernetics & systems theory Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Mathematical foundations > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > Mathematical modelling
LSN:	90-481-4067-6
Barcode:	9789048140671

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