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Introduction to Fuzzy Cognitive Maps

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Fuzzy Cognitive Maps

Part of the book series: Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing ((STUDFUZZ,volume 427))

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This chapter gives a short introduction to Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCMs). It starts with the origin and first applications of Cognitive Maps, then describes the theoretical background of FCMs. Based on the cognitive model, simulations can be performed in order to predict the dynamic behavior of the system and support decision making tasks. The widely applied variations of implementation details are also covered, including their effect on model properties and behavior. A simple example is given to help understanding the theoretical parts, and a short outlook is provided to the possible ways of model creation, too.

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Acknowledgements

The research presented in this paper was carried out as part of the EFOP-3.6.2-16-2017-00016 project in the framework of the New Széchenyi Plan. The completion of this project is funded by the European Union and co-financed by the European Social Fund.

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Hatwagner, M.F. (2024). Introduction to Fuzzy Cognitive Maps. In: Fuzzy Cognitive Maps. Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, vol 427. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37959-8_1

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