Abstract
We review Shafer's theory of evidence. We then introduce the concepts pf entropy and specificity in the framework of Shafer's theory. These become complementary aspects in the indication of the quality of evidence.
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International Journal of General Systems
Volume 9, 1983 - Issue 4
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