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Rough Set Approximation Based on Dynamic Granulation

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Rough Sets, Fuzzy Sets, Data Mining, and Granular Computing (RSFDGrC 2005)

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In this paper, the concept of a granulation order is proposed in an information system. The positive approximation of a set under a granulation order is defined. Some properties of positive approximation are obtained. For a set of the universe in an information system, its approximation accuracy is monotonously increasing under a granulation order. This means that a proper family of granulations can be chosen for a target concept approximation according to the user requirements. An algorithm based on positive approximation is designed for decision rule mining, and its application is illustrated by an example.

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Liang, J., Qian, Y., Chu, C., Li, D., Wang, J. (2005). Rough Set Approximation Based on Dynamic Granulation. In: Ślęzak, D., Wang, G., Szczuka, M., Düntsch, I., Yao, Y. (eds) Rough Sets, Fuzzy Sets, Data Mining, and Granular Computing. RSFDGrC 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 3641. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11548669_72

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