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Lay theories : everyday understanding of problems in the social sciences / by Furnham, Adrian

Structural information theory the simplicity of visual form / by Leeuwenberg, E. L. J. (Emanuel Laurens Jan)

Table of Contents: “…Attributes of visual form; 3. Process and representation; 4. …”
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Social Theory of Fear Terror, Torture, and Death in a Post-Capitalist World / by Skoll, Geoffrey R.

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Why We Read Fiction : Theory of Mind and the Novel / by Zunshine, Lisa

Table of Contents: “…Attributing minds. Why did Peter Walsh tremble? --…”
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A legal theory for autonomous artificial agents by Chopra, Samir

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Multicriteria decision aid and artificial intelligence links, theory and applications / by Doumpos, Michael

Table of Contents: “…Machine generated contents note: List of Contributors Preface Part One The Contributions of Intelligent Techniques in Multicriteria Decision Aiding 1 Computational Intelligence Techniques for Multicriteria Decision Aiding: An Overview 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The MCDA Paradigm 1.2.1 Modeling Process 1.2.2 Methodological Approaches 1.3 Computational Intelligence in MCDA 1.3.1 Statistical Learning and Data Mining 1.3.2 Fuzzy Modeling 1.3.3 Metaheuristics 1.4 Conclusions References 2 Intelligent Decision Support Systems 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Fundamentals of Human Decision Making 2.3 Decision Support System 2.4 Intelligent Decision Support Systems 2.4.1 Artificial Neural Networks for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.2 Fuzzy Logic for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.3 Expert Systems for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.4 Evolutionary Computing for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.5 Intelligent Agents for Intelligent Decision Support 2.5 Evaluating Intelligent Decision Support Systems 2.5.1 Determining Evaluation Criteria 2.5.2 Multi-Criteria Model for IDSS Assessment 2.6 Summary and Future Trends References Part Two Intelligent Technologies for Decision Support and Preference Modeling 3 Designing Distributed Multi-Criteria Decision Support Systems for Complex and Uncertain Situations 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Example Applications 3.3 Key Challenges 3.4 Making Trade-offs: Multi-criteria Decision Analysis 3.4.1 Multi-attribute Decision Support 3.4.2 Making Trade-offs Under Uncertainty 3.5 Exploring the Future: Scenario-based Reasoning 3.6 Making Robust Decisions: Combining MCDA and SBR 3.6.1 Decisions Under Uncertainty: The Concept of Robustness 3.6.2 Combining Scenarios and MCDA 3.6.3 Collecting, Sharing and Processing Information: A Distributed Approach 3.6.4 Keeping Track of Future Developments: Constructing Comparable Scenarios 3.6.5 Respecting Constraints and Requirements: Scenario Management 3.6.6 Assisting Evaluation: Assessing Large Numbers of Scenarios 3.7 Discussion 3.8 Conclusion References 4 Preference Representation with Ontologies 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 Structure of the Chapter 4.2 Ontology-based Preference Models 4.3 Maintaining the User's Profile up to Date 4.4 Decision Making Methods Exploiting the Preference Information Stored in Ontologies 4.4.1 Recommendation Based on Aggregation 4.4.2 Recommendation Based on Similarities 4.4.3 Recommendation Based on Rules 4.5 Discussion and Open Questions References Part Three Decision Models 5 Neural Networks in Multicriteria Decision Support 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Basic Concepts of Neural Networks 5.2.1 Neural Networks for Intelligent Decision Support 5.3 Basics in Multicriteria Decision Aid 5.3.1 MCDM Problems 5.3.2 Solutions of MCDM Problems 5.4 Neural Networks and Multicriteria Decision Support 5.4.1 Review of Neural Network Applications to MCDM Problems 5.4.2 Discussion 5.5 Summary and Conclusions References 6 Rule-Based Approach to Multicriteria Ranking 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Problem Setting 6.3 Pairwise Comparison Table (PCT) 6.4 Rough Approximation of Outranking and Non-outranking Relations 6.5 Induction and Application of Decision Rules 6.6 Exploitation of Preference Graphs 6.7 Illustrative Example 6.8 Summary and Conclusions References 7 About the Application of Evidence Theory in MultiCriteria Decision Aid 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Evidence Theory: Some Concepts 7.2.1 Knowledge Model 7.2.2 Combination 7.2.3 Decision Making 7.3 New Concepts in Evidence Theory for MCDA 7.3.1 First Belief Dominance 7.3.2 RBBD Concept 7.4 Multicriteria Methods modeled by Evidence Theory 7.4.1 Evidential Reasoning Approach 7.4.2 DS/AHP 7.4.3 DISSET 7.4.4 A Choice Model Inspired by ELECTRE I 7.4.5 A Ranking Model Inspired by Xu et al.'…”
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Exponential random graph models for social networks theories, methods, and applications /

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Organizational behavior I. by Miner, John B.

Table of Contents: “…Stacy Adams -- Goal setting theory : Edwin Locke and Gary Latham -- Attribution theory-managerial perceptions of the poor performing subordinate : Terence Mitchell and Stephen Green -- Normative decision process theory : Victor Vroom, Philip Yetton, and Arthur Jago -- Contingency theory of leadership : Fred Fiedler -- Vertical dyad linkage and leader member exchange theory : George Graen -- Information processing theory of leadership : Robert Lord -- Substitutes for leadership : Steven Kerr -- Role motivation theory : John Miner -- Charismatic leadership theory : Robert House -- Transformational leadership theory : Bernard Bass.…”
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Scientific Knowledge and Philosophic Thought / by Himsworth, Harold, 1905-1993

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Statistics / by Spiegel, Murray R.

Table of Contents: “…Curve fitting and the method of least squares -- Relationship between variables -- Curve fitting -- Equations of approximating curves -- Freehand method of curve fitting -- the straight line -- The method of least squares -- The least-squares line -- Nonlinear relationships -- The least-squares parabola -- Regression -- Applications to time series -- Problems involving more than two variables -- 14. Correlation theory -- Correlation and regression -- Linear correlation -- Measures of correlation -- The least-squares regression lines -- Standard error of estimate -- Explained and unexplained variation -- Coefficient of correlation -- Product-moment formula for the linear -- Short computational formulas -- Regression lines and the linear correlation coefficient -- Correlation of time series -- Correlation of attributes -- Sampling theory of correlation -- Sampling theory of regression -- 15. …”
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Essays on Biblical Method and Translation / by Greenstein, Edward L.

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Diplomacy's Value : Creating Security in 1920s Europe and the Contemporary Middle East / by Rathbun, Brian C., 1973-

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Approaches to Modern Judaism /

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The Race of Sound : Listening, Timbre, and Vocality in African American Music / by Eidsheim, Nina Sun, 1975-

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Pseudo-Albertus Magnus, Quaestiones Alberti de modis significandi a critical edition, translation and commentary of the British Museum incunabulum C.21.C.52 and the Cambridge incun... by Kelly, L. G. (Louis G.)

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Social cognition and communication /

Table of Contents: “…O'Keefe and Jesse G. Delia -- Attribution and communication / Alan L. Sillars -- There is nothing as useful as a good theory-- / Dean E. …”

The aesthetics of wine by Burnham, Douglas

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The Semantics of Metaphor / by Levin, Samuel R.

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Nurse as educator : principles of teaching and learning for nursing practice / by Bastable, Susan

Table of Contents: “…Overview of education in health care -- Ethical, legal, and economic foundations of the educational process -- Applying learning theories to healthcare practice -- Determinants of learning -- Developmental stages of the learner -- Compliance, motivation, and health behaviors of the learner -- Literacy in the adult client population -- Gender, socioeconomic, and cultural attributes of the learner -- Educating learners with disabilities -- Behavioral objectives -- Instructional methods and settings -- Instructional materials -- Technology in education -- Evaluation in healthcare education.…”

Applying scientific reasoning to the field of marketing make better decisions / by Grapentine, Terry

Table of Contents: “…Arguments and logical fallacies -- Section 3. Developing theories -- 12. Theory -- 13. Creative thinking in theory development -- 14. …”
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