  This book gives the basic notions of fuzzy matrix theory and its applications
to simple fuzzy models. The approach is non-traditional in order to attract
many students to use this methodology in their research. The traditional
approach of mathematicians has conditioned students of sociology in such a
manner that they are averse to using mathematical tools. Six simple types of
fuzzy models that make use of fuzzy matrices are given. These models are
distinct because they are time-dependent and can even be used for statistical
data. The Fuzzy Cognitive Maps models gives the hidden pattern. Fuzzy
Relational Maps model not only gives the hidden pattern but also gives the
inter-relations between two sets of disjoint attributes. The Bidirectional
Associative Memories model analyzes data depending on the time-period, while
the Fuzzy Associative Memories model can give the gradation of importance of
each attribute. Finally, the Fuzzy Relational Equation model is capable of
giving a solution closer to the predicted solution. All the models are
illustrated through elaborate examples of particular social problems.
