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Parameter control in evolutionary algorithms

Eiben, Aguston; Michalewicz, Zbigniew; Smith, Jim; Schoenauer, Marc

Authors

Aguston Eiben

Zbigniew Michalewicz

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Jim Smith James.Smith@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Interactive Artificial Intelligence

Marc Schoenauer



Contributors

Fernando G. Lobo
Editor

Cl�udio F. Lima
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Zbigniew Michalewicz
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Abstract

The issue of setting the values of various parameters of an evolutionary algorithm is crucial for good performance. In this paper we discuss how to do this, beginning with the issue of whether these values are best set in advance or are best changed during evolution. We provide a classification of different approaches based on a number of complementary features, and pay special attention to setting parameters on-the-fly. This has the potential of adjusting the algorithm to the problem while solving the problem. This paper is intended to present a survey rather than a set of prescriptive details for implementing an EA for a particular type of problem. For this reason we have chosen to interleave a number of examples throughout the text. Thus we hope to both clarify the points we wish to raise as we present them, and also to give the reader a feel for some of the many possibilities available for controlling different parameters. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007.

Citation

Eiben, A., Michalewicz, Z., Schoenauer, M., & Smith, J. (2007). Parameter control in evolutionary algorithms. Studies in Computational Intelligence, 54, 19-46. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-69432-8_2

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Apr 16, 2007
Journal Studies in Computational Intelligence
Print ISSN 1860-949X
Publisher Springer Verlag
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Volume 54
Pages 19-46
Series Title Studies in Computational Intelligence
Series Number Vol. 5
ISBN ;
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-69432-8_2
Keywords evolutionary algorithms
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1032582
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-69432-8_2