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Dakota Reference Manual
Version 6.16
Explore and Predict with Confidence
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Select fitness type
Alias: none
Argument(s): none
Default: linear_rank
Child Keywords:
| Required/Optional | Description of Group | Dakota Keyword | Dakota Keyword Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required (Choose One) | Fitness Type (Group 1) | linear_rank | Set selection scaling | |
| merit_function | Balance goals of reducing objective function and satisfying constraints |
The fitness_type controls how strongly differences in "fitness" (i.e., the objective function) are weighted in the process of selecting "parents" for crossover. It has two options, linear_rank and merit_function.