Provides a self-contained description of this important aspect of information processing and decision support technology. Presents basic definitions, principles, applications, and a detailed bibliography. Covers a range of real-world examples including control, data mining, and pattern recognition.

Provides a self-contained description of this important aspect of information processing and decision support technology. Presents basic definitions, principles, applications, and a detailed bibliography. Covers a range of real-world examples including control, data mining, and pattern recognition.