Fuzzy logic and probability theory are the most powerful tools to overcome the imperfection (see Fig.1). Fuzzy logic is mainly responsible for representation and processing of vague data (ill-defined, fuzzy). Probability theory is mainly responsible for representation and processing of uncertainty (randomness). 数据挖掘研究院
Fig.1. Imperfection and theories to handle it.
Following table clarifies the differences between the two theories. 数据挖掘研究院
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Probability Measure 数据挖掘研究院 |
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Measure Theory |
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Domain is 2U (Boolean Algebra) |
Domain is [0,1]U (Cannot be a Boolean Algebra) 数据挖掘研究院 |
A Bridge
Consider the following statements:
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It is probable that it will rain a lot tomorrow. 数据挖掘研究院
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It is probable that the image will be very dark. 数据挖掘研究院
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It is probable that her new friend is handsome.
In such cases (which are very usual in pattern recognition, for instance), we are interested in probability of an event that cannot be defined exactly. Therefore, the only sophisticated way is to calculate the probability of a fuzzy event represented by a fuzzy set: 数据挖掘研究院
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Probability space 数据挖掘研究院 |
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The probability of the fuzzy event F 数据挖掘研究院 |
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For more details see following papers/books:
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Probability measures of fuzzy events, L.A.Zadeh, Journal Math. Anal. Appl., vol 23, pp. 421-427, 1968
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Fuzzy Sets as a basis for a theory of possibility, L.A. Zadeh, Fuzzy Sets and Systems, vol. 1, pp. 3-28, 1978
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Possibility Theory, D.Dubois, H. Prade, Plenum Press, 1988 数据挖掘实验室
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Fuzzy sets and probability : Misunderstandings, bridges and gaps, D.Dubois, H. Prade, Proc. of the Second IEEE Inter. Conf. on Fuzzy Systems, volume 2, pp. 1059-1068, 1993
