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   From: wallace@image.ntua.gr   
      
   The example you decribed, put in other words, says:   
      
   Suppose I have evidence from 2 independent sources on weather forecast.   
      
   The mathematical theory that is designed to tackle the combination of   
   such information is evidence theory. For example, I can point you to   
   Dempster's theory. Since you are a novice, I will not suggest some   
   specialized book or article, I think that searching on the web for   
   Dempster, Dempster & Shafer or Dempster & evidence you will be able to   
   find some simple examples on how to apply the theory.   
      
   I hope this helps..   
   Manolis   
      
   > Suppose I have 2 fuzzy estimates, x and y.  For instance, one can imagine   
   they   
   > are independent predictions of rain by two different forecasters.  Suppose I   
   want to   
   > combine x and y into a "combined" estimate z.   What is the formula that   
   optimally   
   > relates z to x and y?   
   >   
   > Know any articles about how to make optimal fuzzy combinations?   
   >   
   > p.s. I'm a novice, so am only interested in very simple introductory   
   aritcles.   
      
      
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   Manolis Wallace   
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   National Technical University of Athens   
      
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