Categorization generated by prototypes -- an axiomatic approach

Yaron Azrieli and Ehud Lehrer ()

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Abstract: We present a model of categorization based on prototypes. A prototype is an image or template of an idealized member of the category. Once a set of prototypes is defined, entities are sorted into categories on the basis of the prototypes they are closest to. We provide a characterization of those categorizations that are generated by prototypes.

Keywords: categorization; prototype; prototype-orineted decision making (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C7 D8 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004-05-05
Note: Type of Document - pdf; pages: 27
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