Information Algebras : Generic Structures For Inference /

Information usually comes in pieces, from different sources. It refers to different, but related questions. Therefore information needs to be aggregated and focused onto the relevant questions. Considering combination and focusing of information as the relevant operations leads to a generic algebrai...

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Main Author: Kohlas, Jürg
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Springer London : Imprint : Springer, 2003.
Series:Discrete mathematics and theoretical computer science.
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