Dempster-Shafer Theory: The Dempster-Shafer Theory (DST) is a mathematical framework for reasoning with uncertainty. It is a generalization of probability theory that allows for the representation of partial or incomplete knowledge. Belief functions can be combined using Dempster's rule to produce a new belief function that reflects the combined evidence from multiple sources._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |