Constructing Features and Pseudo - Intersections to Map Unreliable Domain Specific Data Items Found in Disjoint Sets

Dean of the Graduate College ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior of my life. He blessed me with the opportunity to learn from some of the best and brightest minds in the field of computer science as well as the opportunity to help others to learn and accomplish their goals in the process. He was and is my strength and present help. I would like to thank Dr. K. M. George, my head dissertation chairperson. He has played a vital role in my educational pursuits since my undergraduate studies at Langston University. I thank him for accepting me and working with me as his student from the Masters through the Doctoral level. I will be forever grateful for his guidance and commitment to my success. From witnessing my wedding to the birth of several children, I thank him for his patience and willingness to adapt to my individual needs and circumstances. I would like to thank Mr. Kenneth Simmons for trusting Dr. George in giving me the employment opportunity to learn in a fast paced and real-world research environment at Tinker Air Force Base. He believed in my potential and allowed me to play an integral part in research and work that affected the lives of many, both civilian and military. I thank Ken for his dedicated walk of faith. It is truly an encouragement. constant and needed encouragement and commitment throughout this process. Thank you for your openness and availability. At times even without knowing my financial struggles, God used Dr. Hedrick on several occasions to bless me with financial opportunities. I thank Dr. Hedrick for being a blessing. iii I would like to thank the Computer Science Department for the opportunity to be a student of computer science at Oklahoma State University. I would like to thank Mrs. Department Supervising Secretary. She has been a great help throughout my studies at OSU. I would like to thank Dr. Chandler and Dr. Mayfield for making themselves available when needed and for their words of encouragement. I would like to thank Dr. Ernest L. Holloway, a friend and encourager. He was instrumental in bringing me to Langston University from Hanau, Germany. I thank him for his confidence and compassion for educating youth of all ages. He truly believes in second chances. I would like to thank Anautics, Inc. for their encouragement and commitment …