Evolution at Learning: How to Promote Generalization?

Abstract

This paper introduces generalisation concept from machine learning research and attempts to relate it to the evolutionary research. Fundamental concepts related to computational learning and the issue of genaralisation are presented. Then some evolutionary experiments are evaluated according to how well they relate to these established concepts in traditional learning. The paper concludes with emphasizing the importance of generalisation in evolutionary learning practices. © Springer-Verlag 2003.