Parameter Selection and Uncertainty Measurement for Variable Precision Probabilistic Rough Set

Authors

  • Weimin Ma Tongji University, School of Economics and Management, Shanghai 200092
  • Lei Yue Tongji University, School of Economics and Management, Shanghai 200092
  • Bingzhen Sun Xidian University, School of Economics and Management, Xi'an 710071
  • Haiyan Zhao Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 200092

Keywords:

Rough set, probabilistic approximation space, relative discernibility, variable precision probabilistic rough set, approximation reduction

Abstract

In this paper, we consider the problem of parameter selection and uncertainty measurement for a variable precision probabilistic rough set. Firstly, within the framework of the variable precision probabilistic rough set model, the relative discernibility of a variable precision rough set in probabilistic approximation space is discussed, and the conditions that make precision parameters α discernible in a variable precision probabilistic rough set are put forward. Concurrently, we consider the lack of predictability of precision parameters in a variable precision probabilistic rough set, and we propose a systematic threshold selection method based on relative discernibility of sets, using the concept of relative discernibility in probabilistic approximation space. Furthermore, a numerical example is applied to test the validity of the proposed method in this paper. Secondly, we discuss the problem of uncertainty measurement for the variable precision probabilistic rough set. The concept of classical fuzzy entropy is introduced into probabilistic approximation space, and the uncertain information that comes from approximation space and the approximated objects is fully considered. Then, an axiomatic approach is established for uncertainty measurement in a variable precision probabilistic rough set, and several related interesting properties are also discussed. Thirdly, we study the attribute reduction for the variable precision probabilistic rough set. The definition of reduction and its characteristic theorems are given for the variable precision probabilistic rough set. The main contribution of this paper is twofold. One is to propose a method of parameter selection for a variable precision probabilistic rough set. Another is to present a new approach to measurement uncertainty and the method of attribute reduction for a variable precision probabilistic rough set.

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Published

2018-07-26

How to Cite

Ma, W., Yue, L., Sun, B., & Zhao, H. (2018). Parameter Selection and Uncertainty Measurement for Variable Precision Probabilistic Rough Set. COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS, 37(3), 614–634. Retrieved from https://www.cai.sk/ojs/index.php/cai/article/view/2018_3_614