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== Optimization of Fitness == | == Optimization of Fitness == | ||
| - | Individuals try to occupy their niche in an optimal way, or a driven by [[Evolution|evolutionary forces]] and natural selection to do it. The optimal occupation of a niche is at the maximum (or minimum) of the fitness function. Since optimization means maximization (or minimization) of a certain function, adaptation in evolution is therefore nothing else but optimization of fitness, and optimal occupation of the corresponding niche. | + | Individuals try to occupy their niche in an optimal way, or a driven by [[Evolution|evolutionary forces]] and natural selection to do it. The optimal occupation of a niche is at the maximum (or minimum) of the fitness function. Since optimization means maximization (or minimization) of a certain function, adaptation in evolution is therefore nothing else but optimization of fitness, and optimal occupation of the corresponding niche. Optimization methods are besides [[Evolutionary Algorithm]]s for example Gradient Descent (used in artificial neural networks and "back propagation"), Tabu Search and Simulated Annealing. |
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| - | Optimization methods are besides [[Evolutionary Algorithm]]s for example | + | |
== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
