chapter 8

Question 1

varying mutation step size with constant function, implications?

Answer 1

constant function

1. changes in sigma are independent from search process
2. strong user control
3. sigma is fully predictable
4. given sigma acts on every individual in population

Question 2

varying mutation step size with function which is updated after every nth steps by the 1/5 success rule, implications?

Answer 2

1. changes in sigma are based on feedback from search process
2. some user control of sigma by the 1/5 rule formula
3. sigma is not predictable
4. sigma acts on all indidividuals in pop

Question 3

varying mutation step size by assigning peronal sigma to each individual, implications?

Answer 3

1. changes in sigma are result of natural selection
2. almost no user control
3. sigma is not predictable
4. sigma acts on a single individual

Question 4

2 types of evidence

Answer 4

1. absolute evidence: predefined events can trigger change

> direction and magnitude of change are fixed

2. relative evidence: compare values through solutions created with them

> direciton and change of magnitude is not fixed