Genetic algorithm — A genetic algorithm (GA) is a search heuristic that mimics the process of natural evolution. This heuristic is routinely used to generate useful solutions to optimization and search problems. Genetic algorithms belong to the larger class of… … Wikipedia
Genetic algorithm in economics — Genetic algorithms are used to model the learning behaviour of economic agents. The term genetic algorithm is often abbreviated as GA. The genetic algorithm is a particular class of evolutionary algorithm inspired by evolutionary biology. A… … Wikipedia
operator — OPERATÓR, OÁRE, operatori, oare s., adj. 1. s.m. şi f. Muncitor calificat care supraveghează funcţionarea unei maşini de lucru, a unui aparat sau care efectuează diverse operaţii cu acestea. ♦ spec. Persoană care mânuieşte aparatul de luat vederi … Dicționar Român
Genetic programming — In artificial intelligence, genetic programming (GP) is an evolutionary algorithm based methodology inspired by biological evolution to find computer programs that perform a user defined task. It is a specialization of genetic algorithms where… … Wikipedia
operator — noun Date: 1611 1. one that operates: as a. one that operates a machine or device b. one that operates a business c. one that performs surgical operations d. one that deals in stocks or commodities 2. a. mountebank, fraud b. a shrewd and skillful … New Collegiate Dictionary
operator — 1. One who performs an operation or operates equipment. 2. In genetics, a sequence of DNA that interacts with a repressor of operon to control the expression of adjacent structural genes. See o. gene. 3. A symbol representing a mathematical… … Medical dictionary
Crossover (genetic algorithm) — In genetic algorithms, crossover is a genetic operator used to vary the programming of a chromosome or chromosomes from one generation to the next. It is analogous to reproduction and biological crossover, upon which genetic algorithms are based … Wikipedia
Mutation (genetic algorithm) — In genetic algorithms of computing, mutation is a genetic operator used to maintain genetic diversity from one generation of a population of algorithm chromosomes to the next. It is analogous to biological mutation.Mutation alters one or more… … Wikipedia
Human-based genetic algorithm — In evolutionary computation, a human based genetic algorithm (HBGA) is a genetic algorithm that allows humans to contribute innovative solutions to the evolutionary process. For this purpose, an HBGA has human interfaces for initialization,… … Wikipedia
Quality control and genetic algorithms — In engineering and manufacturing, quality control is involved in developing systems to ensure products or services are designed and produced to meet or exceed customer requirements. Genetic algorithms are search techniques, used in computing to… … Wikipedia