Analyzing the data of different subject fields using the procedures of the JSM method for automatic hypothesis generation

This paper presents the results of computer experiments on fact bases of different subject fields, viz., pharmacology and medical diagnostics. The procedures of the JSM method for automatic hypothesis generation, including the simple similarity method, prohibition of (±)-contrary instances, singularity of (+) causes, difference method, joint similarity-difference method, and the method of residues, are applied to the data. The comparative analysis of different strategies is carried out. The paper also demonstrates an important cause-effect dependence that was revealed using oncological data, viz., the relationship between the S100 protein and the lifespan of patients with melanoma.