FAQ: comp.ai.genetic part 2/6 (A Guide to Frequently Asked Questions) - Q1.1: What's a Genetic Algor

Q1.1: What's a Genetic Algorithm (GA)? The GENETIC ALGORITHM is a model of machine learning which derives its behavior from a metaphor of the processes of EVOLUTION in nature. This is done by the creation within a machine of a POPULATION ...

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