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When training vectors are ready, Wandora creates neuron matrix. Each neuron has a random vector with equal dimension to training vectors. In our example this dimension is 5. Then Wandora trains the matrix with training vectors. When training ends, the neuron matrix contains transformed neurons adapted to training vectors. Due to the training method, nearby neurons are more similar than distant neurons. | When training vectors are ready, Wandora creates neuron matrix. Each neuron has a random vector with equal dimension to training vectors. In our example this dimension is 5. Then Wandora trains the matrix with training vectors. When training ends, the neuron matrix contains transformed neurons adapted to training vectors. Due to the training method, nearby neurons are more similar than distant neurons. | ||
| − | Finally Wandora opens up a visualization of the neuron matrix and places grouping topics to the matrix cell that best matches the training vector. | + | Finally Wandora opens up a visualization of the neuron matrix and places grouping topics to the matrix cell that best matches the training vector. Visualization allows the user to create new associations grouping similar topics i.e. topics near each other. |
Revision as of 16:42, 29 August 2008
SOM (Self Organizing Map) classifier generates two dimensional artificial neural network and trains the network with given associations. As a consequence topics with similar associations end up to locate near each other in the neural network. After training Wandora user can view, analyze, and create new association using the neural network. For example, a grouping association can be created to represent topic similarity.
To start with SOM classifier select large number of binary associations and select SOM classifier... in context of your selection. Classifier requests first grouping role. Grouping role players specify labels for the training vectors. Lets say user has selected eight binary associations
a-q a-e a-t b-e b-l c-q c-o d-e
User selects first player as the grouping role. Training vectors for this selection are:
a: [ q=1, e=1, t=1, l=0, o=0 ] b: [ q=0, e=1, t=0, l=1, o=0 ] c: [ q=1, e=0, t=1, l=0, o=0 ] d: [ q=0, e=1, t=0, l=0, o=0 ]
in other words
a: [ 1, 1, 1, 0, 0 ] b: [ 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 ] c: [ 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 ] d: [ 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 ]
When training vectors are ready, Wandora creates neuron matrix. Each neuron has a random vector with equal dimension to training vectors. In our example this dimension is 5. Then Wandora trains the matrix with training vectors. When training ends, the neuron matrix contains transformed neurons adapted to training vectors. Due to the training method, nearby neurons are more similar than distant neurons.
Finally Wandora opens up a visualization of the neuron matrix and places grouping topics to the matrix cell that best matches the training vector. Visualization allows the user to create new associations grouping similar topics i.e. topics near each other.
