crossover_type

Select a crossover type

Specification

  • Alias: None

  • Arguments: None

  • Default: two_point

Child Keywords:

Required/Optional

Description of Group

Dakota Keyword

Dakota Keyword Description

Required (Choose One)

Crossover Type

two_point

Combine middle of one parent with end of another

blend

Random blend of parents

uniform

Randomly combine coordinates from parents

Description

The crossover_type controls what approach is employed for combining parent genetic information to create offspring. The SCOLIB EA method supports three forms of crossover, two_point, blend, and uniform, which generate a new individual through combinations of two parent individuals.