Rule-based fuzzy cognitive mapping (RFCM) is an extension of fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) that integrates rule-based reasoning to enhance the modeling and analysis capabilities of cognitive maps. In RFCM, in addition to representing relationships between concepts using fuzzy logic, explicit rules are defined to govern the behavior of the system based on the fuzzy relationships between concepts.
Rule-Based Reasoning: In RFCM, explicit rules are defined to govern the behavior of the system based on the fuzzy relationships between concepts. These rules specify how the values of certain concepts or variables change based on the values of other concepts or variables in the system. The rules are typically expressed in the form of if-then statements, where specific conditions trigger certain actions or changes in the system.