Direct centroid computation of fuzzy numbers

In this paper, we give two direct centroid computation methods for fuzzy numbers: One is to use the membership function and the other is to use the alpha-cuts. Compared with the current centroid computation methods, the new methods are simple both in expression and computation. Weighted samples computation method are also proposed to improve the computational accuracy with numerical integration technique. Three examples illustrate the application of proposed methods.

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