Parameter Setting in Evolutionary Algorithms

. Ed(s): Lobo, Fernando G.; Lima, Claudio F.; Michalewicz, Zbigniew

ISBN 10: 3540694315 / ISBN 13: 9783540694311

Published by Springer, 2007

Covers a broad area of evolutionary computation, including genetic algorithms, genetic programming, and estimation of distribution algorithms. This book discusses the issues of specific parameters used in parallel implementations, multi-objective evolutionary algorithms, and practical consideration for real-world applications. Editor(s): Lobo, Fernando G.; Lima, Claudio F.; Michalewicz, Zbigniew. Series: Studies in Computational Intelligence. Num Pages: 318 pages, 100 black & white illustrations, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642. . 2007. 2007th Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9783540694311

Synopsis:

One of the main difficulties of applying an evolutionary algorithm (or, as a matter of fact, any heuristic method) to a given problem is to decide on an appropriate set of parameter values. Typically these are specified before the algorithm is run and include population size, selection rate, operator probabilities, not to mention the representation and the operators themselves. This book gives the reader a solid perspective on the different approaches that have been proposed to automate control of these parameters as well as understanding their interactions. The book covers a broad area of evolutionary computation, including genetic algorithms, evolution strategies, genetic programming, estimation of distribution algorithms, and also discusses the issues of specific parameters used in parallel implementations, multi-objective evolutionary algorithms, and practical consideration for real-world applications. It is a recommended read for researchers and practitioners of evolutionary computation and heuristic methods.

From the Back Cover: One of the main difficulties of applying an evolutionary algorithm (or, as a matter of fact, any heuristic method) to a given problem is to decide on an appropriate set of parameter values. Typically these are specified before the algorithm is run and include population size, selection rate, operator probabilities, not to mention the representation and the operators themselves. This book gives the reader a solid perspective on the different approaches that have been proposed to automate control of these parameters as well as understanding their interactions. The book covers a broad area of evolutionary computation, including genetic algorithms, evolution strategies, genetic programming, estimation of distribution algorithms, and also discusses the issues of specific parameters used in parallel implementations, multi-objective evolutionary algorithms, and practical consideration for real-world applications. It is a recommended read for researchers and practitioners of evolutionary computation and heuristic methods.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Parameter Setting in Evolutionary Algorithms
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New