Abstract
This paper presents an argumentation-based framework for the modelling of, and automated reasoning about multi-attribute preferences of a qualitative nature. The framework presents preferences according to the lexicographic ordering that is well-understood by humans. Preferences are derived in part from knowledge. Knowledge, however, may be incomplete or uncertain. The main contribution of the paper is that it shows how to reason about preferences when only incomplete or uncertain information is available. We propose a strategy that allows reasoning with incomplete information and discuss a number of strategies to handle uncertain information. It is shown how to extend the basic framework for modelling preferences to incorporate these strategies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 99-127 |
Number of pages | 29 |
Journal | Group Decision and Negotiation |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Funding
Acknowledgments This research is supported by the Dutch Technology Foundation STW, applied science division of NWO and the Technology Program of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. It is part of the Pocket Negotiator project with grant number VICI-project 08075.
Keywords
- Argumentation
- Incomplete information
- Qualitative multi-attribute preferences
- Uncertain information