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The mean value of a fuzzy number. (English) Zbl 0634.94026

The concept of a mean value (expectation) of a fuzzy number is introduced being consistent with its counterpart in probability theory. Fuzzy numbers (intervals) are viewed as consonant random sets, and the fact that a possibility measure is a particular case of Dempster’s upper probability is employed. Upper and lower expectations of a fuzzy number are proposed. Finally, issues related to employing measure-theoretic concepts in possibility theory are mentioned.
Reviewer: J.Kacprzyk

MSC:

94D05 Fuzzy sets and logic (in connection with information, communication, or circuits theory)
60D05 Geometric probability and stochastic geometry
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