gov.sandia.cognition.learning.algorithm.genetic.selector

Interface Selector<GenomeType>

Type Parameters:

GenomeType - Type of genome used to represent a single element in the genetic population, such as a Vector, for example

All Superinterfaces:

Reproducer<GenomeType>, java.io.Serializable

All Known Implementing Classes:

AbstractSelector, TournamentSelector

@CodeReview(reviewer="Kevin R. Dixon",date="2008-07-23",changesNeeded=false,comments={"Moved previous code review as CodeReview annotation","Looks fine."}) @CodeReview(reviewer="Justin Basilico",date="2006-10-04",changesNeeded=false,comments="Interface looks fine.")
public interface Selector<GenomeType>
extends Reproducer<GenomeType>

The Selector interface defines a type of reproducer that can select a portion of a population for reproduction.

Since:

1.0

Author:

Jonathan McClain

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
java.util.Collection<EvaluatedGenome<GenomeType>>	select(java.util.Collection<EvaluatedGenome<GenomeType>> genomes) Selects and returns a portion of the given population.

Methods inherited from interface gov.sandia.cognition.learning.algorithm.genetic.reproducer.Reproducer

reproduce

Method Detail

select

java.util.Collection<EvaluatedGenome<GenomeType>> select(java.util.Collection<EvaluatedGenome<GenomeType>> genomes)

Selects and returns a portion of the given population.

Parameters:

genomes - The population to select from.

Returns:

A portion of the given population.