Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) In genetic algorithms, crossover means combining portions of good outcomes.
• B) Generic algorithms are best suited for decision making where there are thousands of solutions.
• C) Users have to tell the generic algorithm what constitutes a "good" solution.
• D) In genetic algorithms, mutation means randomly trying combinations and evaluating the outcome.
• E) All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

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