Self-assessment questions

  • What is a neural network ensemble? Discuss two methods for building ensembles.
  • Explain the term hybrid genetic algorithm

  • Explain how hybrid genetic algorithms operate.

  • Explain the following terms:                                                                                          

  1. Darwinian and Lamarckian principles,  
  2. Swarm,  
  3. Mutant vector, 
  4. Inertia weight, 
  5. Velocity

  • Describe how one could use a swarm algorithm to find a set of weights, which minimises the neural network error over the entire training set.

  • How is the PSO method different from Genetic Algorithms and Evolution Strategies?

  • Describe the basic steps of the PSO.

  • Describe the main steps of the Differential Evolution algorithm.


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