Uncertainty-Based Information Elements of Generalized Information Theory / by George J. Klir, Mark J. Wierman.

Information is precious. It reduces our uncertainty in making decisions. Knowledge about the outcome of an uncertain event gives the possessor an advantage. It changes the course of lives, nations, and history itself. Information is the food of Maxwell's demon. His power comes from know­ ing wh...

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Main Authors: Klir, George J. (Author), Wierman, Mark J. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg : Physica-Verlag HD : Imprint: Physica, 1999.
Edition:2nd ed. 1999.
Series:Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, 15
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Significance of Uncertainty; Uncertainty and Information
  • Uncertainty Formalizations: Classical Sets: Terminology and Notation; Fuzzy Set Theory; Fuzzy Measure Theory; Evidence Theory; Probability Theory; Possibility Theory; Overview of Uncertainty Theories
  • Uncertainty Measures: Nonspecifity; Conflict; Aggregate Uncertainty in Evidence Theory; Fuzziness; Summary of Uncertainty Measures
  • Principles of Uncertainty: Principle of Minimum Uncertainty; Principle of Maximum Uncertainty; Principle of Uncertainty Invariance; Summary of Uncertainty Principles
  • Conclusions.