Confidence and support classification using genetically programmed neural logic networks

Abstract

Typical learning classifier systems employ conjunctive logic rules for representing domain knowledge. The classifier XCS is an extension of LCS with the ability to learn boolean logic functions for data mining. However, most data mining problems cannot be expressed simply with boolean logic. Neural Logic Network (Neulonet) learning is a technique that emulates the complex human reasoning processes through the use of net rules. Each neulonet is analogous to a learning classifier that is rewarded using support and confidence measures which are often used in association-based classification. Empirical results shows promise in terms of generalization ability and the comprehensibility of rules. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2004.