Title
An evaluation of the role of fuzzy cognitive maps and Bayesian belief networks in the development of causal knowledge systems.
Abstract
Fuzzy cognitive maps (FCM) and Bayesian belief networks (BBN) are two of the most frequently used causal knowledge frameworks for modelling, representing and reasoning about causal knowledge. In this paper, an evaluation of their different roles in the engineering process of developing causal knowledge systems is conducted, based on their inherent features. The evaluation criteria adopted in this research are understandability, usability, modularity, scalability, expressiveness, inferential capability, rigour, formality and preciseness. All of these are commonly used to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of traditional knowledge representation frameworks. These criteria are used to reveal the fundamental characteristics of FCM and BBN. The findings of this study show that FCM is more appropriate for use in modelling causal knowledge, whereas BBN is more superior in model representation and inference. This study deepens the understanding of the role of FCM and BBN in the development of causal knowledge systems.
Year
DOI
Venue
2019
10.3233/JIFS-179252
JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT & FUZZY SYSTEMS
Keywords
Field
DocType
Fuzzy cognitive maps,Bayesian belief networks,knowledge engineering,causal knowledge systems,evaluation
Fuzzy cognitive map,Knowledge-based systems,Bayesian network,Artificial intelligence,Mathematics,Machine learning
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
37
2.0
1064-1246
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
0
Authors
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Yit Yin Wee1112.28
Wooi Ping Cheah2368.03
Shing Chiang Tan312218.99
Kuokkwee Wee4274.56