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A Logic of Information Systems

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Part of the book series: Fundamental Theories of Physics ((FTPH,volume 31-32))

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A logic can be formulated with information systems as elements. The calculus of this logic is similar to, but not identical with, Boolean algebra. The logic is inductive—conclusions have more information than premises. Inferences have a strong justification; they are valid for all proper scoring rules.

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  1. UCLA Cognitive Systems Laboratory, Los Angeles, CA., 90024-1596, USA

    N. C. Dalkey

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  1. Department of Electrical Engineering, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington, USA

    Gary J. Erickson

  2. Advanced Sensors Directorate Research, Development and Engineering Center, US Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, USA

    C. Ray Smith

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Dalkey, N.C. (1988). A Logic of Information Systems. In: Erickson, G.J., Smith, C.R. (eds) Maximum-Entropy and Bayesian Methods in Science and Engineering. Fundamental Theories of Physics, vol 31-32. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3049-0_16

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