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Most of the supervised pattern recognition procedures permit the carrying out of stepwise selection, i.e. the selection first of the most important feature, then, of the second most important, etc. One way to do this is by prediction using e.g. cross-validation (see next section), i.e. we first select the variable that best classifies objects of known classification but that are not part of the training set, then the variable that most improves the classification already obtained with the first selected variable, etc. The results for the linear discriminant analysis of the EU/HYPER classification of Section 33.2.1 is that with all 5 or 4 variables a selectivity of 91.4% is obtained and for 3 or 2 variables 88.6% [2] as a measure of classification success. Selectivity is used here. It is applied in the sense of Chapter... 

The high classification success rate obtained for the weathered fuel samples suggests that information about fuel type is present in the gas chromatograms of weathered jet fuels. This is a significant finding, since the changes in composition that occur after a jet fuel is released into the environment can be a serious problem in fuel spill identification. These changes arise from microbial... 

Self-organizing maps in conjunction with principal component analysis constitute a powerful approach for display and classification of multivariate data. However, this does not mean that feature selection should not be used to strengthen the classification of the data. Deletion of irrelevant features can improve the reliability of the classification because noisy variables increase the chances of false classification and decrease classification success rates on new data. Furthermore, feature selection can lead to an understanding of the essential features that play an important role in governing the behavior of the system or process under investigation. It can identify those measurements that are informative and those measurements that are uninformative. However, any approach used for feature selection should take into account the existence of redundancies in the data and be multivariate in nature to ensure identification of all relevant features. 

Fig. 1.6. Inter (solid line) and intra (dotted line) distances of output patterns for different levels of activity in the MB. Here, the MB size was fixed to N- c 50000 and n Q was varied from 48 to 950 (left to right). The level of 113 active KCs seems to be optimal. For some activity levels the classification success also depends rather strongly on the learning rate p. (Modified from (Huerta et al. 2004)).

Chu C421 used a set of 46 substrueturaI fragments (called "augmented atoms") to describe 30 sedatives and 36 tranquilizers. Classification success rates of various pattern recognition methods were between 85 and 94 %. 

For the data in Example 8.5.1 carry out a linear discriminant analysis working with the standardized variables. Hence identify the two variables which are most effective at discriminating between the two groups. Repeat the discriminant analysis with these two variables. Use the cross-classification success rate to compare the performance using two variables with that using all four variables. 

The cross-classification success rate with just these two variables is ... 

The classification results obtained with linear discriminants are strongly affected by the ratio of the training set size, n, and the number of variables per observation, d. This point has been discussed in a number of recent pn-pers. ° The probability of correctly classifying 100% of the members of a training set due to chance is low for n/d > 3, but substantial classification success above the random expectation of 50% can still be obtained. For example, when n/d - 5 the probability is one-half that 77% of the members of the training set will be correctly classified as a result of chance alone. The results reported in recent papers place limits on the types of problems that can be attacked by this type of pattern recognition approach, and they provide measures by which classification results can be judged. 

Classification Successive categorization of an item into smaller and smaller groups. 

For homogeneous NDT data and repeatable inspection conditions successful automated interpretation systems can relatively easily be developed. They usually use standard techniques from statistical classification or artificial intelligence. Design of successful automated interpretation systems for heterogeneous data coming form non-repeatable, small volume inspections with little a-priori information about the pieces or constructions to be inspected is far more difficult. This paper presents an approach which can be used to develop such systems. 

Classification of the many different encapsulation processes is usehil. Previous schemes employing the categories chemical or physical are unsatisfactory because many so-called chemical processes involve exclusively physical phenomena, whereas so-called physical processes can utilize chemical phenomena. An alternative approach is to classify all encapsulation processes as either Type A or Type B processes. Type A processes are defined as those in which capsule formation occurs entirely in a Hquid-filled stirred tank or tubular reactor. Emulsion and dispersion stabiUty play a key role in determining the success of such processes. Type B processes are processes in which capsule formation occurs because a coating is sprayed or deposited in some manner onto the surface of a Hquid or soHd core material dispersed in a gas phase or vacuum. This category also includes processes in which Hquid droplets containing core material are sprayed into a gas phase and subsequentiy solidified to produce microcapsules. Emulsion and dispersion stabilization can play a key role in the success of Type B processes also. 

In sohd—sohd separation, the soHds are separated iato fractions according to size, density, shape, or other particle property (see Size reduction). Sedimentation is also used for size separation, ie, classification of soHds (see Separation, size separation). One of the simplest ways to remove the coarse or dense soHds from a feed suspension is by sedimentation. Successive decantation ia a batch system produces closely controUed size fractions of the product. Generally, however, particle classification by sedimentation does not give sharp separation (see Size MEASUREMENT OF PARTICLES). 

Unfortunately, Flynn s classification, although commonly used, is quite restrictive when discussing parallel-architecture computers. There have been several attempts to formulate more detailed classification schemes for the great variety of parallel computers now available. None of these efforts have been entirely successful, and none appear to be in general use. A discussion of representative machines from some of the more common classes follows. 

Flat Surface Isotherm Equations The classification of isotherm equations into two broad categories for flat surfaces and pore filling reflec ts their origin. It does not restrict equations developed for flat surfaces from being apphed successfully to describe data for porous adsorbents. 

Any data set that consists of discrete classification into outcomes or descriptors is treated with a binomial (two outcomes) or multinomial (tliree or more outcomes) likelihood function. For example, if we have y successes from n experiments, e.g., y heads from n tosses of a coin or y green balls from a barrel filled with red and green balls in unknown proportions, the likelihood function is a binomial distribution ... 

The liquid bulk flow limits the upward flow of small particles from the internal side and has a significant influence on the separating effect. Hydroclones are applied successfully for classification, clarification and thickening of suspensions containing particles from 5 to 150 tm in size. 

Taxonomy number The precise address of the data cell as defined by the classification scheme of the CCPS Taxonomy each successive number indicates a successively lower level in the taxonomy. 

More recently, attempts have been made to correlate mathematically the chemical composition of natural waters and their aggressivity to iron by direct measurements on corrosion coupons or pipe samples removed from distribution systemsThis work has been of limited success, either producing a mathematical best fit only for the particular data set examined or very general trends. The particular interest to the water supply industry of the corrosivity of natural waters to cast iron has led to the development of a simple corrosion rig for the direct measurement of corrosion ratesThe results obtained using this rig has suggested an aggressivity classification of waters by source type i.e. 

In Section 13.2, we introduce the materials used in OLEDs. The most obvious classification of the organic materials used in OLEDs is small molecule versus polymer. This distinction relates more to the processing methods used than to the basic principles of operation of the final device. Small molecule materials are typically coated by thermal evaporation in vacuum, whereas polymers are usually spin-coated from solution. Vacuum evaporation lends itself to easy coaling of successive layers. With solution processing, one must consider the compatibility of each layer with the solvents used for coating subsequent layers. Increasingly, multilayered polymer devices arc being described in the literature and, naturally, hybrid devices with layers of both polymer and small molecule have been made. 

A mark of the success of this theory lies in the fact that no low lying superfluous / levels have been found which defy classification according to a plausible electronic configuration for the atom in question. On the other hand, there are sometimes predicted levels which have not yet been observed as in the case of three of the six terms for the s2p3 configuration in carbon (Moore [1949]). 

Similarly the apparent success shown by orbital model as a zero order basis for the classification of spectral lines should not be taken to suggest a reduction of the chemical phenomena to quantum mechanics. 

Of course, a more charitable interpretation of Bent and Weinhold s statement might be to emphasize that quantum mechanics provides an approximate explanation for the periodic table, whereas the periodic table itself was merely a successful classification awaiting a theoretical explanation. But one cannot help thinking that this interpretation is not what the authors had in mind. What they intended... 

There is an extremely wide range of potentially useful chemical treatments available, and for any boiler system, proper selection, utilization, and control are vital considerations that may largely determine the ultimate success of the overall program. These chemicals usually are organized by type of compound, function, mode of action, or similar classification, but, because many chemicals are multifunctional in character, may be used in either a primary or supplementary (adjunct or conjunctional treatment) role, and additionally may be branded (especially many modem polymers) or otherwise disguised, such classifications may be quite arbitrary. 

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