Inclusion degree with variable-precision model in analyzing inconsistent decision tables

In this paper, we incorporate the concepts of evidence theory and variable precision rough set model (VP-model) to examine inconsistent decision tables. For the decision classes in a given decision table, we point out the relationship between approximation degree of dependency and the belief functions. We also introduce the notion of weakly discernable decision tables, and show how to obtain the discernibility threshold of a given weakly discernable decision table. We prove that weakly discernibility is a necessary condition of relative consistency in a given decision table.

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