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2.4.Membership Functions

The document explains membership functions in fuzzy sets, which generalize classical indicator functions by representing degrees of truth rather than probabilities. It defines a fuzzy set A with its membership function µA(x) mapping elements to values in the interval [0, 1], indicating membership in vague sets. Additionally, it introduces the concept of bandwidth for normal and convex fuzzy sets, defined by the distance between crossover points where the membership function equals 0.5.

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2.4.Membership Functions

The document explains membership functions in fuzzy sets, which generalize classical indicator functions by representing degrees of truth rather than probabilities. It defines a fuzzy set A with its membership function µA(x) mapping elements to values in the interval [0, 1], indicating membership in vague sets. Additionally, it introduces the concept of bandwidth for normal and convex fuzzy sets, defined by the distance between crossover points where the membership function equals 0.5.

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Membership Functions

 The membership function of a fuzzy set is a generalization of


the indicator function in classical sets.

 In fuzzy logic, it represents the degree of truth as an extension


of valuation. Degrees of truth are often confused with
probabilities, although they are conceptually distinct, because
fuzzy truth represents membership in vaguely defined sets, not
likelihood of some event or condition.

 Membership functions were introduced by Zadeh first in his


paper on fuzzy sets (1965).
Membership Functions
 Let us consider fuzzy set A,
A = {(x, µA(x))| x Є X} where µA(x) is called the
membership function for the fuzzy set A.
 X is referred to as the universe of discourse.

The membership function associates each element


x Є X with a value in the interval [0, 1].
Membership Functions
In fuzzy sets, each element is mapped to [0,1]
by membership function.

That is, μA : X €[0, 1], where [0,1] means real


numbers between 0 and 1 (including 0,1).
Consequently, fuzzy set is with ‘vague
boundary set’ comparing with crisp set.
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions

Bandwidth :
For a normal and convex fuzzy set, the
bandwidth (or width) is defined as the distance
between the two unique crossover points:
Bandwidth(A) = | x1 - x2 |
where µA(x1) = µA(x2) = 0.5
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions
Basics on Fuzzy Membership Functions

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