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An Automatic Algorithm Configuration based on a Bayesian Network

Author(s):
do Nascimento, Marcelo Branco ; Chaves, Antonio Augusto ; IEEE
Total Authors: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: 2020 IEEE CONGRESS ON EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTATION (CEC); v. N/A, p. 8-pg., 2020-01-01.
Abstract

The parameter tuning process is one of the main tasks in the development of metaheuristics. The appropriate parameter can assist in finding good solutions to combinatorial optimization problems. However, finding a good parameter setting is a hard task. It involves understanding how the relationship between parameters connects to the problem scenario. This article proposes a method to automatically tune parameters of metaheuristics, called the Bayesian Network Tuning (BNT). Our goal is to develop an efficient method in terms of solution quality and computational time, which can find configurations that support metaheuristics in solving optimization problems. In order to evaluate this method, a Biased Random-Key Genetic Algorithm (BRKGA) was implemented to solve the Bin Packing Problem. The BRKGA was tuned with our method and other tuning methods found in the literature. A comparison of the results shows that the proposed method found good solutions and was competitive in relation to the other tuning methods. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/15417-8 - Development of a hybrid metaheuristic with adaptive control flow and parameters
Grantee:Antônio Augusto Chaves
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants - Phase 2