Fuzzy Set Theory: Applications in the Social Sciences by Michael Smithson (Engli

Description: Fuzzy Set Theory by Michael Smithson, Jay Verkuilen Fuzzy set theory deals with sets or categories whose boundaries are blurry or, in other words, fuzzy. This book presents an introduction to fuzzy set theory, focusing on its applicability to the social sciences. It provides a guide for researchers wishing to combine fuzzy set theory with standard statistical techniques and model-testing. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fuzzy set theory deals with sets or categories whose boundaries are blurry or, in other words, `fuzzy. This book presents an accessible introduction to fuzzy set theory, focusing on its applicability to the social sciences. Unlike most books on this topic, Fuzzy Set Theory provides a systematic, yet practical guide for researchers wishing to combine fuzzy set theory with standard statistical techniques and model-testing. Author Biography Research Interests: Ignorance and Uncertainty, Risk, Decision Making, Statistical Methods for Psychological Research, Social Dilemmas, Fuzzy Logic, Philosophy and Social Psychology of Science Teaching: Introductory Graduate Statistics, Linear Models, Generalized Linear Models, Psychometrics, Item Response Theory Research: My research is focused on the intersection of statistics and behavioral science. I have done work in a number of areas. Table of Contents Series Editors IntroductionAcknowledgments1. Introduction2. An Overview of Fuzzy Set Mathematics2.1 Set Theory2.2 Why Fuzzy Sets?2.3 The Membership Function2.4 Operations of Fuzzy Set Theory2.5 Fuzzy Numbers and Fuzzy Variables2.6 Graphical Representations of Fuzzy Sets3. Measuring Membership3.1 Introduction3.2 Methods for Constructing Membership Functions3.3 Measurement Properties Required for Fuzzy Sets3.4 Measurement Properties of Membership Functions3.5 Uncertainty Estimates in Membership Assignment4. Internal Structure and Properties of a Fuzzy Set4.1 Cardinality: The Size of a Fuzzy Set4.2 Probability Distributions for Fuzzy Sets4.3 Defining and Measuring Fuzziness5. Simple Relations Between Fuzzy Sets5.1 Intersection, Union, and Inclusion5.2 Detecting and Evaluating Fuzzy Inclusion5.3 Quantifying and Modeling Inclusion: Ordinal Membership Scales5.4 Quantified and Comparable Membership Scales6. Multivariate Fuzzy Set Relations6.1 Compound Set Indexes6.2 Multiset Relations: Comorbidity, Covariation, and Co-Occurrence6.3 Multiple and Partial Intersection and Inclusion7. Concluding RemarksReferencesIndexAbout the Authors Review "I think that the book is a simple and accessible introduction to the theory of fuzzy sets and it includes many examples, formulae, figures, and tables which illustrate its contents. The presentation of the book and the academic content are very careful, which make for pleasant reading." -- Marinano Ruiz Espejo Long Description Im Ablauf der vergangenen 100 Jahre erfolgte eine Zirkulationsumstellung im europaisch-atlantischen Bereich, die durch eine Haufigkeitsabnahme der Groawetterlagen mit Nordwest- und Nordstromungen und eine Haufigkeitszunahme der Groawetterlagen mit Sud-, Sudwest- und Weststromungen gekennzeichnet ist. Verbunden ist diese Umstellung mit einer Temperaturzunahme in groaen Teilen Europas und einer Niederschlagszunahme in Westeuropa. Fur die Hohenstromung im 500 hPa-Niveau laat sich seit 1949 eine Ostverlagerung, Persistenzanderung und Intensivierung des westeuropaischen Hohenruckens und des osteuropaischen Hohentroges nachweisen. Diese Zirkulationsumstellungen entsprechen teilweise den Anderungen im Stromungsverhalten, die nach den neuesten Klima-Modellrechnungen als Folge des anthropogenen Treibhauseffektes zu erwarten sind. Solare Aktivitatsschwankungen, Anderungen der atlantischen Ozeantemperaturen, Variationen der "North Atlantic Oscillation" und der "Southern Oscillation" konnen fur die beobachteten Zirkulationsumstellungen mitverantwortlich gemacht werden. (Franz Steiner 1997) Review Quote "I think that the book is a simple and accessible introduction to the theory of fuzzy sets and it includes many examples, formulae, figures, and tables which illustrate its contents. The presentation of the book and the academic content are very careful, which make for pleasant reading." Details ISBN076192986X Author Jay Verkuilen Series Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences Language English ISBN-10 076192986X ISBN-13 9780761929864 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 147 Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Subtitle Applications in the Social Sciences Edition 1st Short Title FUZZY SET THEORY Edited by Jay Verkuilen Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States Birth 1950 Affiliation School of Psychology, Australian National University DOI 10.1604/9780761929864 UK Release Date 2006-04-04 NZ Release Date 2006-04-04 US Release Date 2006-04-04 Pages 112 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Publication Date 2006-04-04 DEWEY 300.72 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2006-04-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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