Abstract:
In this paper we introduce a decomposition theory for fuzzy cognitive maps (FCMs). First, we partition the set of vertices of an FCM into blocks according to an equivalen...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
In this paper we introduce a decomposition theory for fuzzy cognitive maps (FCMs). First, we partition the set of vertices of an FCM into blocks according to an equivalence relation on the set, and by regarding these blocks as vertices we construct a quotient FCM. Second, each block induces a natural sectional FCM of the original FCM. We apply our theory to a practical university management example. The framework proposed is effective for calculating causal inferencing in real-world applications.
Date of Conference: 02-05 December 2001
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 07 August 2002
Print ISBN:0-7803-7293-X