Year: 2010
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This report describes a computer program for solving Raven's Progressive Matrices (RPM), a multiple choice test of abstract reasoning introduced by Dr. John C. Raven in 1936. Each RPM problem consists of a grid (or matrix) of 2x2 or 3x3 cells with graphical content,\nwhere the cell content in the bottom right corner is omitted; the solver's task is to\npick the missing content from a set of eight solution candidates. \nWe argue these problems are not only mathematical, but also psychological in nature. Due to this and other considerations such as algorithmic transparency, the program makes use of a simple cognitive model.\n \nThe program solves RPM problems in a fully automatic fashion, without taking the solution\ncandidates into account. The input is an RPM problem represented as a vector graphics file; the output is a complete or partial solution for the missing entry, represented in the same format. Internally we use multi-layered structures which enable the\nperception of the problems' different organizational levels.\n \nThe program was tested on sections C, D and E of the Standard Progressive Matrices(SPM) and produced correct solutions for 28 of the 36 considered problems
Authors: Simone Cirillo, Victor Ström
Language: English
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2107769049