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How Systems Form and How Systems Break : a Beginner's Guide for Studying the World.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ren, Chiang H.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2016.
Colección:Studies in systems, decision and control.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • About the Author; List of Figures; 1 The Mysterious Discipline; Abstract; References; 2 The Characteristics of Systems Formation; Abstract; 2.1 Dynamics: Moving System Parts; 2.1.1 Data Mining by Deductive Decision Tree; 2.1.2 Data Mining by Agile Characterization; 2.1.3 Data Mining by Complex Classifications; 2.1.4 Data Mining by Regression Analysis; 2.1.5 Data Mining by Inductive Data Association; 2.1.6 Data Mining by Clustering Analysis; 2.1.7 Data Mining by Baseline Pattern Searches; 2.1.8 Data Mining by State Change and Deviation Filters.
  • 2.2 Associations: Connections Between System Parts2.2.1 Discovery by Fuzzy Logic; 2.2.2 Discovery by Bayesian Networks; 2.2.3 Discovery by Rough Set Theory; 2.2.4 Discovery by Genetic Algorithms; 2.2.5 Discovery by Neural Networks; 2.2.6 Discovery by Agent-Based Modeling; 2.3 Structure: All Parts and Associations in the System; 2.3.1 Fixed and Firm Structures; 2.3.2 Clustered and Morphing Structures; 2.3.3 Dynamically Linking Structures; 2.3.4 Dynamically Influencing Structures; 2.4 Boundaries: How to Define the System; 2.4.1 Methodology of Iterating a Conceptual System Model.
  • 2.4.2 Methodology of Eliminating Intermixed Boundaries2.4.3 Methodology of Summarizing Lower Order Systems; 2.5 Interactions: How the System Behaves; 2.5.1 Operational Interactions; 2.5.2 Adaptive Interactions; 2.5.3 Interactions to Evolve; 2.5.4 Interactions to Proliferate; 2.6 Quality: Measuring the System; 2.6.1 Quality Category 1: Ability to Sustain; 2.6.2 Quality Category 2: Ability to Compete; 2.6.3 Quality Category 3: Ability to Improve; 2.7 Integration: System of Systems; 2.7.1 Natural System of Systems; 2.7.2 Man-Made System of Systems; 2.7.3 Natural System of Systems with Man.
  • 2.7.4 Man-Made System of Systems Leveraging NatureReferences; 3 The Characteristics of Systems Breakdown; Abstract; 3.1 Conflict: The Intent to Damage; 3.1.1 Breakdown by Crippling Strike; 3.1.2 Breakdown by Revolution; 3.1.3 Breakdown by Invasion; 3.1.4 Breakdown by Infiltration; 3.1.5 Breakdown by Annihilation; 3.1.6 Breakdown by Corruption; 3.1.7 Breakdown by Exhaustion; 3.2 Growth: The Unintended Damages; 3.2.1 Breakdown Due to Too Many Parts; 3.2.2 Breakdown Due to Too Many Associations; 3.2.3 Breakdown Due to Parts Being Too Big; 3.2.4 Breakdown Due to Associations Being Too Intense.
  • 3.2.5 Breakdown Due to Boundaries Being Too Big3.2.6 Breakdown Due to Structure Being Too Complex; 3.2.7 Breakdown Due to Too Much Activity; 3.3 Decay: The Unavoidable Breakdown; 3.3.1 Subtle Decay Path Until Tipping Point; 3.3.2 Continuous Decay Path at Constant Rate; 3.3.3 Rapid and Progressive Decay Path; 3.3.4 Decay Path Based on Initial System Flaws; 3.3.5 Decay Path of Senescence; 3.3.6 Decay Path of Resistive Decline; 3.3.7 Selective or Random Decay Paths; 3.4 Obsolescence: The Planned Breakdown; 3.4.1 Obsolete Because of no More Need; 3.4.2 Obsolete Because of Smaller Need.