A Method for Handling Numerical Attributes in GA-Based Inductive Concept Learners

This paper proposes a method for dealing with numerical attributes in inductive concept learning systems based on genetic algorithms. The method uses constraints for restricting the range of values of the attributes and novel stochastic operators for modifying the constraints. These operators exploit information on the distribution of the values of an attribute. The method is embedded into a GA based system for inductive logic programming. Results of experiments on various data sets indicate that the method provides an effective local discretization tool for GA based inductive concept learners.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: GECCO
• Authors: Federico Divina, Maarten Keijzer, Elena Marchiori
• Keywords: GECCO 2003, Inductive Concept, Inductive Concept Learners, Method Uses Constraints