Reasoning with Assumptions, Defeasibly, in Model Formulation

Abstract

This paper examines the relevance of reasoning with assumptions in two processes that are desired to be supported in model management systems, namely model formulation and model version management. We submit, and illustrate with an example, that the ability to represent and reason with assumptions in modeling languages could lead to significant improvement in the functionality of model management systems. We also argue that the process of reasoning with assumptions is non-monotonic and propose that defeasible reasoning is a useful candidate for modeling this process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 04, 1991
Accession Number
ADA242734

Entities

People

  • Hemant K. Bhargava
  • Ramayya Krishnan

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cognition
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Language
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Models
  • Navy Aircraft
  • New York
  • Reasoning
  • Social Sciences

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation