6.7.1 - Genetic Algorithms
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What is a genetic algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about how nature selects the best traits.
What does a fitness function do?
💡 Hint: Consider how it ranks potential solutions.
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What is a key feature of genetic algorithms?
💡 Hint: Consider how nature influences solution evolution.
Mutation is used in genetic algorithms to:
💡 Hint: Think about how changes can lead to new possibilities.
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You are developing a genetic algorithm to optimize the placement of chips on a board. What factors must you consider in your fitness function?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a placement effective.
Consider a scenario where your genetic algorithm is converging too quickly to a suboptimal solution. What strategies could you implement to maintain diversity?
💡 Hint: Reflect on ways to refresh your population of potential solutions.
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