August 1999
CO230 : COGNITIVE SCIENCE

QUESTION 4

Total Marks: 20 Marks

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(a) Given the fact that "I passed the exams" statements like "If I passed the exams, then I had sat for the exams" allow us to infer that "I had sat for the exams". However, a statement such as "If I can tall, then I am heavy" is, by itself, not particularly useful for inference. With reference to the two statements, explain why this is so.

 

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(b) When a fuzzy set is shown in graphical form (see diagram in part C), the vertical axis represent the membership value for the fuzzy set. Explain what the membership value means.

 

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(c) In the following diagram, fuzzy sets B and C are the results of a dilation and concentration of A.

(i) What do fuzzy hedges do?

(ii) Given that A represents the fuzzy set short, identify a fuzzy hedge that describes fuzzy set C.

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(d) Let An and Bn represent fuzzy sets in the following graphs. Given that
A2 ->B1 and a = 2.5, describe the steps in single inference which will allow you to find the value of b, Find the value of b.

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(d) Let An, Bn and Cn represent fuzzy sets in the following graphs.

Given that:

  • Rule 1 : If A2 and B2 then C1
  • Rule 2 : If A1 or B3 then C2
  • Value 1 : a = 2.5
  • Value 2 : b = 1.0

Using the graphs provided in Appendix 1, show how you would obtain the output.

Note : Students attempting this question must fill in Appendix 1, detach the appendix from the question booklet, and attach it to the Answer Booklet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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