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Extending choice assessments to choice functions: An algorithm for computing the natural extension

Artificial Intelligence 2024-12-02 v3 Probability

Abstract

We study how to infer new choices from prior choices using the framework of choice functions, a unifying mathematical framework for decision-making based on sets of preference orders. In particular, we define the natural (most conservative) extension of a given choice assessment to a coherent choice function -- whenever possible -- and use this natural extension to make new choices. We provide a practical algorithm for computing this natural extension and various ways to improve scalability. Finally, we test these algorithms for different types of choice assessments.

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@article{arxiv.2407.21164,
  title  = {Extending choice assessments to choice functions: An algorithm for computing the natural extension},
  author = {Arne Decadt and Alexander Erreygers and Jasper De Bock},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2407.21164},
  year   = {2024}
}

Comments

40 pages, 8 figures, pre-print for International Journal of Approximate Reasoning

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