Computational Intelligence

Preface

Several computational analytic tools have matured in the last 10 to 15 years that

facilitate solving problems that were previously difficult or impossible to solve. T hese

new analytical tools, known collectively as computational intelligence tools, include

artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems, and evolutionary computation. They have

recently been combined among themselves as well as with more traditional approa-

ches, such as statistical analysis, to solve extremely challenging problems. Diagnos-

tic systems, for example, are being developed that include Bayesian, neural network,

and rule-based diagnostic modules, evolutionary algorithm-based explanation facil-

ities, and expert system shells. All of these components work together in