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Dempster-shafer and reasoning about sets

19 days ago
  • #probability theory
  • #Dempster-Shafer theory
  • #GNU SETL
  • The text discusses a scheme involving binary variables and probability assignments over subsets defined by quantified logic formulas.
  • Dempster-Shafer (DS) theory is presented as an elegant solution for handling overlapping beliefs and combining evidence from multiple sources.
  • A practical implementation in GNU SETL is provided, demonstrating how to calculate belief and plausibility for given queries using DS theory.
  • The Frequentist solution is mentioned as an alternative, involving simulation to generate probability assignments compatible with given information, though noted as less elegant and computationally intensive.