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Concept representation, factor space theory and information systems research
Author(s) -
Yen Vincent C.,
Li Hong Xing
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
systems research and behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 1092-7026
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-1743(200003/04)17:2<163::aid-sres291>3.0.co;2-n
Subject(s) - representation (politics) , extension (predicate logic) , frame (networking) , factor (programming language) , space (punctuation) , computer science , euclidean space , theoretical computer science , information system , euclidean geometry , algebra over a field , mathematics , pure mathematics , engineering , programming language , politics , political science , law , operating system , telecommunications , geometry , electrical engineering
This paper describes the basic constructs of the factor space theory. We first analyze relationships between factors and define operations of factors. We then introduce the notion of the description frame—an extension of Euclidean space. We show how the description frame may be applied to the representation of concepts and knowledge. Examples of applications to information systems are included. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.