Dynamic calculation method of degree of association between concepts

Abstract

This paper proposes calculation method of a degree of association between words. Moreover, 'Two words Association Mechanism' is constructed and evaluated as the application. Using Concept-base constructed from electronic dictionary and newspaper mechanically, this paper proposes an achievement method for association mechanism of concepts to accomplish key role by conversational processing of computer. In the calculation method of degree of association which is the kernel of association mechanism, the attributes which is characterized concepts is dynamically changed; the common feature of the concept is emphasized, and evaluated. As a result, calculation method of degree of association close to human beings sense is obtained. Moreover, as a sample of association mechanism, using 'Two words Association Mechanism', the effectiveness of the proposal method was verified. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2006.