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Wojciech Stach1, Witold Pedrycz, Lukasz A Kurgan

  • 1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. wstach@ualberta.ca

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This study introduces sparse real-coded genetic algorithms (SRCGAs) to create more interpretable fuzzy cognitive maps (FCMs). The novel method learns sparser FCMs from data, improving model transparency and performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computational Intelligence
  • Systems Science

Background:

  • Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCMs) are flexible dynamic system models.
  • Automated FCM learning methods produce dense, less interpretable maps compared to human experts.
  • Map sparseness correlates with increased interpretability and transparency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel learning approach, sparse real-coded genetic algorithms (SRCGAs), for developing interpretable FCMs.
  • To guide FCM learning towards a predefined density for enhanced transparency.
  • To compare SRCGA performance against existing state-of-the-art methods.

Main Methods:

  • Development of sparse real-coded genetic algorithms (SRCGAs).
  • Utilizing a density parameter to control FCM sparsity during learning.
  • Comparative analysis using synthetic and real-world datasets.

Main Results:

  • SRCGAs significantly outperform other methods when a suitable density estimate is provided.
  • The method produces interpretable FCMs with predefined density.
  • Even with unknown density, SRCGA performance is comparable or superior to existing methods.

Conclusions:

  • SRCGAs offer an effective approach for learning sparse and interpretable FCMs.
  • The method enhances model transparency without sacrificing performance.
  • SRCGAs provide a valuable tool for dynamic system modeling and analysis.